Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L
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Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L 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
- Introduced October 2009
- Later Model is Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Launched March 2021
- Old Model is Sigma fp

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GF1 versus Sigma fp L, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

The GF1 was unveiled 12 years before the fp L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GF1 matches up versus the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Sigma fp L
GF1 | fp L |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GF1
fp L | GF1 | |||
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Launched | March 2021 | ![]() | October 2009 | More modern by 139 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1640k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Sigma fp L
GF1 | fp L | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 has exterior 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 Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GF1 versus Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GF1 against the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and fp L is 85 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and fp L.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will render greater detail having an extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Sigma fp L |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-10-14 | 2021-03-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 61MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 9520 x 6328 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Available lenses | 107 | 40 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 385g (0.85 pounds) | 427g (0.94 pounds) |
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 All around 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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $400 | $2,499 |