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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic GF1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was launched 7 months earlier than the GF1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R-D1x grades versus the GF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic GF1

 R-D1x GF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Epson R-D1x

 GF1 R-D1x 
ReleasedOctober 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k235kSharper display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GF1

 R-D1x GF1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x and the GF1.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and GF1 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and GF1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GF1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
no manual mode
MP count low (6MP)
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Street photography factors
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620 grams)
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography information
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography information
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography highlights
39
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (620g)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
59
better than average battery life (380 shots)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
25
offers face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GF1
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Make Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2009-10-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 235 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 385 gr (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,709 $400