Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.