Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic LF1
GF3 | LF1 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic GF3
LF1 | GF3 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 27 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LF1
GF3 | LF1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and LF1 is 90 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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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 |