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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic LX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GX1 was revealed 3 years before the LX100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX1 matches up versus the LX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic LX100

 GX1 LX100 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic GX1

 LX100 GX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2012More modern by 31 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LX100

 GX1 LX100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 features external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX1 vs the LX100.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and LX100 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and LX100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic GX1 to give greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography factors
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX1
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
Sports photography with Panasonic LX100
47
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
67
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography details
65
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
75
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography features
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
32
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-14 2014-09-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.60 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 318 grams (0.70 lbs) 393 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 67
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 703 553
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $228 $800