Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
- Successor is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX100 II
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF2 was released 4 years prior to the LX100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF2 scores versus the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic LX100
GF2 | LX100 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic GF2
LX100 | GF2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2011 | Newer by 43 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic LX100
GF2 | LX100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GF2 and the LX100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and LX100 is 88 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and LX100.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LX100 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-24 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4112 x 3088 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 393 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $330 | $800 |