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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2007
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic L1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was revealed 3 years after the L1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the GF2 matches up vs the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic L1

 GF2 L1 
LaunchedFebruary 2011April 2007Newer by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kCrisper display (+253k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic GF2

 L1 GF2 

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic L1

 GF2 L1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic L1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GF2 against the L1.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and L1 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and L1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GF2 to give you more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern GF2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
54
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF2
Street photography with Panasonic L1
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (606g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography details
Panasonic L1 Sports photography details
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic L1 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (300 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (7MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging features
Panasonic L1 Vlogging features
32
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-02-24 2007-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 310 gr (0.68 lbs) 606 gr (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 506 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $1,500