Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A700
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Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced October 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Announced December 2007
- Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- Successor is Sony A77
Photography Glossary Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A700 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic GF1 and Sony A700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively close but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and A700 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GF1 was introduced 23 months later than the A700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GF1 scores against the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Sony A700
| GF1 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2009 |  | December 2007 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Panasonic GF1
| A700 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Sony A700
| GF1 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 features outer dimensions 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 Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF1 and Sony A700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GF1 against the A700.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and A700 is 85 and 58 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and A700.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The GF1 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The more modern GF1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2009-10-14 | 2007-12-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 385 gr (0.85 lbs) | 768 gr (1.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 513 | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | Two |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $1,000 |