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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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
  • Released October 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G2 was revealed 10 months after the GF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G2 grades vs the GF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic GF1

 G2 GF1 
ReleasedJuly 2010October 2009More modern by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic G2

 GF1 G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GF1

 G2 GF1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G2 vs the GF1.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and GF1 is 72 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and GF1.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern G2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF1
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography features
Panasonic GF1 Street photography features
65
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (428 grams)
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography highlights
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G2
Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
58
has focus via touch
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (428g)
MP count low (12MP)
59
great battery pack (380 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography factors
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse recording
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging advice
61
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
has mic support
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (428 grams)
25
provides face detect focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-12 2009-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 pounds) 385g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 54
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.3
DXO Low light score 493 513
Other
Battery life 360 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,000 $400