Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GF1 was launched 16 months before the GF2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GF1 scores versus the GF2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF1 vs the GF2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and GF2 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and GF2.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged GF1 will be behind in sensor tech.