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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF5
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was revealed 3 years prior to the LF1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF3 grades versus the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic LF1

 GF3 LF1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic GF3

 LF1 GF3 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2011Newer by 27 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LF1

 GF3 LF1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF3 and the LF1.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and LF1 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and LF1.

Clearly, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GF3 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged GF3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
42
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography highlights
58
offers touch focus
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging highlights
32
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone port
36
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 2013-11-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 264 grams (0.58 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 52
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 11.6
DXO Low light score 459 211
Other
Battery life 300 shots 250 shots
Battery form 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $360 $500