Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF1

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is relatively close but the FX90 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FX90 was brought out 23 months after the GF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FX90 grades versus the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FX90 and the GF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and GF1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The FX90 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer FX90 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.