Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF3
- Replacement is Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
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The GF1 was announced 3 years prior to the GF5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GF1 grades versus the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic GF5
GF1 | GF5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic GF1
GF5 | GF1 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | October 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GF5
GF1 | GF5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 has physical measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GF5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GF1 versus the GF5.
![Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and GF5 is 85 and 89 respectively.
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and GF5.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older GF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-10-14 | 2012-04-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.30 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 sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 385g (0.85 lb) | 267g (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 10.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 513 | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 360 images |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $400 | $600 |