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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF3
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GF2 was unveiled 22 months prior to the XS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the GF2 scores vs the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic XS1

 GF2 XS1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic GF2

 XS1 GF2 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic XS1

 GF2 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF2 and the XS1.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and XS1 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and XS1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF2 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography details
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
65
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (300 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF2
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
32
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-24 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310g (0.68 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $130