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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(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
Panasonic LF1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic LF1

 G100 LF1 
ReleasedJune 2020November 2013Newer by 81 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kClearer screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic G100

 LF1 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic LF1

 G100 LF1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

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

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
42
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
56
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
78
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (270 shots)
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
36
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
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