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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(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
Panasonic LX100
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic LX100

 GF2 LX100 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic GF2

 LX100 GF2 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2011Newer by 43 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic LX100

 GF2 LX100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and LX100 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
70
manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
no phase detect AF
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (300 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
75
supports focus by touch
good MP (13 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
73
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
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