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Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(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
Sigma fp L
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Sigma fp L

 GF1 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GF1

 fp L GF1 
LaunchedMarch 2021October 2009More modern by 139 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Sigma fp L

 GF1 fp L 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
89
manual focus
great resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Street photography details
Sigma fp L Street photography details
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
44
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
59
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proofing
includes touch focus
great resolution (61 megapixels)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
60
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
great resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
25
has face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
38
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GF1 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Sigma fp L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Sigma fp L
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