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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF1 was revealed 3 years prior to the GX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GF1 matches up versus the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic GX1

 GF1 GX1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GF1

 GX1 GF1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012October 2009Fresher by 28 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GX1

 GF1 GX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GF1 and the GX1.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and GX1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and GX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic GX1 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older GF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Sports photography camera
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
59
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography factors
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
25
comes with face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
32
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic socket
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-10-14 2012-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385 gr (0.85 lb) 318 gr (0.70 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.6
DXO Low light rating 513 703
Other
Battery life 380 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $228