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Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Announced October 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Later Model is Sigma fp L
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Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF1 versus Sigma fp, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was launched 10 years before the fp which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF1 grades vs the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Sigma fp

 GF1 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic GF1

 fp GF1 
IntroducedJuly 2019October 2009Newer by 118 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Sigma fp

 GF1 fp 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF1 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GF1 vs the fp.

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and fp is 85 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and fp.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF1
Street photography with Sigma fp
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp Sports photography advice
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
59
good battery pack (380 per charge)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
78
weather proof
features touch to focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
37
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Sigma fp
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Sigma fp
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-10-14 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385g (0.85 lb) 422g (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 513 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $2,050