Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic LF1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF2 was brought out 3 years prior to the LF1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the GF2 scores versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GF2 compared to the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and LF1 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and LF1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF2 offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged GF2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.