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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed October 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GF2
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Successor is Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic GF2

 GF1 GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GF1

 GF2 GF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2011October 2009More modern by 16 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GF2

 GF1 GF2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

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

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Street photography highlights
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography details
59
great battery life (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography info
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
32
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GF2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-10-14 2011-02-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385 gr (0.85 lbs) 310 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.3
DXO Low light rating 513 506
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $330