Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LF1

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GX1 was announced 21 months earlier than the LF1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX1 matches up versus the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX1 compared to the LF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and LF1 is 87 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.