Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF2

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.