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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly close but the FX75 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FX75 was revealed 8 months after the GF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX75 matches up against the GF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic GF1

 FX75 GF1 
IntroducedJune 2010October 2009Newer by 8 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FX75

 GF1 FX75 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic GF1

 FX75 GF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX75 vs the GF1.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and GF1 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and GF1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX75 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic FX75 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger FX75 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF1
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography factors
67
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
59
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
comes with face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-06-01 2009-10-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 385 grams (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $139 $400