Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.