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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF3
  • Successor is Panasonic GF6
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Epson and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1x was released 4 years before the GF5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R-D1x matches up versus the GF5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic GF5

 R-D1x GF5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Epson R-D1x

 GF5 R-D1x 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k235kClearer screen (+685k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GF5

 R-D1x GF5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x features outer measurements 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 GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x versus the GF5.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and GF5 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and GF5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF5 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
no manual mode
low megapixels (6MP)
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Panasonic GF5
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (620g)
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF5 Sports photography factors
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Panasonic GF5
39
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (620g)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Panasonic GF5
9
no video shooting
32
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GF5
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Make Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2012-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 12800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 267 gr (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,709 $600