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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Succeeded the Epson R-D1
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was introduced 24 months earlier than the GF2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the R-D1x matches up versus the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic GF2

 R-D1x GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Epson R-D1x

 GF2 R-D1x 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k235kSharper display (+225k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GF2

 R-D1x GF2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x offers outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x versus the GF2.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and GF2 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and GF2.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF2 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography info
Panasonic GF2 Street photography info
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620g)
65
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography details
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography details
39
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (300 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery power (300 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
32
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GF2
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-27 2011-02-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 310 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 506
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,709 $330