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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF3
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was released 11 months prior to the GX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GF2 scores against the GX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GX1

 GF2 GX1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GF2

 GX1 GF2 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GX1

 GF2 GX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GF2 compared to the GX1.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and GX1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and GX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX1 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older GF2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Street photography highlights
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography features
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (300 shots)
no phase detect AF
47
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (300 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-02-24 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 grams (0.68 pounds) 318 grams (0.70 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.6
DXO Low light rating 506 703
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $228