Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LF1
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LF1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly close but the G10 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe G10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the LF1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G10 scores versus the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic LF1
G10 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic G10
LF1 | G10 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | August 2010 | More modern by 40 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic LF1
G10 | LF1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G10 and the LF1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G10 and LF1 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and LF1.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The G10 has got the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-09 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 388 grams (0.86 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 411 | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $550 | $500 |