Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic LX100

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF1 was released 5 years prior to the LX100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GF1 grades versus the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF1 and the LX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and LX100 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and LX100.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LX100 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.