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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic G2
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was announced 3 years before the GF2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the G1 scores against the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic GF2

 G1 GF2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic G1

 GF2 G1 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GF2

 G1 GF2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G1 and the GF2.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and GF2 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and GF2.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The older G1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
58
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G1
Street photography with Panasonic GF2
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography information
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography information
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging details
18
no video shooting
32
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GF2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-19 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 310 grams (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 54
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.3
DXO Low light score 463 506
Other
Battery life 330 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $330