Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was announced 5 years prior to the LF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF1 matches up against the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GF1 against the LF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and LF1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and LF1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The GF1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged GF1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.