Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Launched June 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Released November 2013

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

The G100 was revealed 6 years after the LF1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G100 matches up versus the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic LF1
G100 | LF1 | |||
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Released | June 2020 | ![]() | November 2013 | Newer by 81 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic G100
LF1 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic LF1
G100 | LF1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 versus the LF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and LF1 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and LF1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G100 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer G100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2020-06-24 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x1920 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $698 | $500 |