• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
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  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
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Differences

Panasonic GF1 advantages over Panasonic G2

  • Thinner
    36 mm vs 74 mm
    Thinner

Panasonic G2 advantages over Panasonic GF1

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Fast startup
    ~1.00 vs 1.4 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.3 fps vs 2.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-P1

Panasonic GF1
Olympus E-P1
  • $900
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher extended ISO
Panasonic G2
Olympus E-P1
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compared to Panasonic G10

Panasonic GF1
Panasonic G10
  • $900
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Panasonic G2
Panasonic G10
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive

Compared to Panasonic GF2

Panasonic GF1
Panasonic GF2
  • $900
  • 4/3
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $617
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
Panasonic G2
Panasonic GF2
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $617
  • 4/3
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Panasonic GF3

Panasonic GF1
Panasonic GF3
  • $900
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup
  • $675
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Panasonic G2
Panasonic GF3
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $675
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic GF1
Panasonic G5
  • $900
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $550
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Touchscreen
Panasonic G2
Panasonic G5
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup
  • $550
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • More dots on screen
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