Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LF1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LF1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was released around the same time to the LF1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX7 scores versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX7 and the LF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and LF1 is 81 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and LF1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.