Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Competitors

As well as being compared against other mirrorless, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is also often compared to boutiques, pro digicams and entry-level DSLRs. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-GX1 and the Lumix DMC-GF2) and Sony (such as the Alpha NEX-5 and the NEX-5N)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF1 compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), lets you preview your photos on the screen, focuses automatically while shootting video (contrast detection vs none), has slightly less shutter lag (409 ms vs 820 ms) and has a slightly longer battery life (400 shots vs 330 shots).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (513 ISO vs 703 ISO), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.3 EV vs 11.7 EV), takes slightly lower resolution photos (12 MP vs 14 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 2 years newer $754 (body only) $916 - $964 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-GF1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Continuous video focus Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly shorter battery life: 310 shots vs 400 shots common strengths of the DMC-GX1 and DMC-GF1 Many lenses available: 26 lenses vs 26 lenses Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-GX1 vs the DMC-GF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 1 year newer $329 - $379 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the DMC-GF1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Continuous video focus Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly shorter battery life: 300 shots vs 400 shots common strengths of the DMC-GF2 and DMC-GF1 Many lenses available: 26 lenses vs 26 lenses Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-GF2 vs the DMC-GF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 1 year newer $700 (body only) $439 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-GF1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Continuous video focus Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly shorter battery life: 320 shots vs 400 shots No external flash support common strengths of the DMC-GF3 and DMC-GF1 Many lenses available: 26 lenses vs 26 lenses Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-GF3 vs the DMC-GF1
Sony Alpha NEX-5 8 months newer $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DMC-GF1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Lower noise at high ISO: 796 ISO vs 513 ISO Significantly better image quality: 69.0 vs 54.0 Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 26 lenses Shorter battery life: 330 shots vs 400 shots No built-in flash common strengths of the NEX-5 and DMC-GF1 None found
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Olympus PEN E-PL1 5 months newer $280 - $299 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the DMC-GF1) Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Has an external mic jack Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much more shutter lag: 820 ms vs 409 ms Much more startup delay: 2200 ms vs 1400 ms common strengths of the PEN E-PL1 and DMC-GF1 Many lenses available: 26 lenses vs 26 lenses Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Leica M9 similar age $7,714 - $7,955 (body only)	Significant advantages of the M9 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much larger sensor: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 884 ISO vs 513 ISO Significantly better image quality: 69.0 vs 54.0 Significant disadvantages of the M9 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" No live view Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps common strengths of the M9 and DMC-GF1 Great battery life: 600 shots vs 400 shots
	Compare the Leica M9 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF1 compared to boutique competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8"), is slightly smaller (mid size 119x71x36 mm vs standard size 127x75x54 mm), has much less startup delay (1400 ms vs 3200 ms), has a significantly longer battery life (400 shots vs 250 shots) and is thinner (1.4" vs 2.1").

However, on average it has significantly lower image quality (54.0 vs 73.0), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), doesn't record movies in 24p and has significantly less color depth (21.2 bits vs 22.9 bits).

Fujifilm FinePix X100 1 year newer $1,189 - $1,419	Significant advantages of the X100 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much better image quality: 73.0 vs 54.0 Much less shutter lag: 403 ms vs 409 ms Better color depth: 22.9 bits vs 21.2 bits Significant disadvantages of the X100 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much more startup delay: 3200 ms vs 1400 ms Built-in lens only Significantly larger: Standard size 127x75x54 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm common strengths of the X100 and DMC-GF1 Great battery life: 300 shots vs 400 shots Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Leica X1 similar age $2,083 - $2,250	Significant advantages of the X1 (vs the DMC-GF1) None found Significant disadvantages of the X1 (vs the DMC-GF1) Built-in lens only Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the X1 and DMC-GF1 Thin: 1.3" vs 1.4"
	Compare the Leica X1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Canon PowerShot G1X 2 years newer $799	Significant advantages of the G1X (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Image stabilization: Lens vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the G1X (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly larger: Standard size 117x81x65 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Built-in lens only Much shorter battery life: 250 shots vs 400 shots common strengths of the G1X and DMC-GF1 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Capture very high resolution images: 14.2 MP vs 12 MP Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G1X vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF1 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), is much less noisy at high ISO (513 ISO vs 161 ISO), has slightly better image quality (54.0 vs 41.0), has much more color depth (21.2 bits vs 19.6 bits) and takes significantly higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 10 MP).

However, on average it has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.3 EV vs 11.3 EV), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), doesn't record movies in 24p, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3 fps vs 6 fps) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 10 months newer $320 - $468	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-GF1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 132 ISO vs 513 ISO Worse color depth: 19.6 bits vs 21.2 bits common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DMC-GF1 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Supports RAW Each supports an external flash
	Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-GF1
Fujifilm Finepix X10 2 years newer $583 - $600	Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the DMC-GF1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Image stabilization: Lens vs None More dynamic range: 11.3 EV vs 10.3 EV Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 245 ISO vs 513 ISO Worse color depth: 20.5 bits vs 21.2 bits common strengths of the X10 and DMC-GF1 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Very low noise at high ISO: 245 ISO vs 513 ISO Supports RAW
	Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Canon Powershot S100 2 years newer $414 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-GF1) More dynamic range: 11.6 EV vs 10.3 EV Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 153 ISO vs 513 ISO Worse color depth: 20.7 bits vs 21.2 bits common strengths of the S100 and DMC-GF1 Supports RAW Good image quality: 50.0 vs 54.0 Good color depth: 20.7 bits vs 21.2 bits
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Canon PowerShot G12 1 year newer $389 - $500	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-GF1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 161 ISO vs 513 ISO Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.2 bits common strengths of the G12 and DMC-GF1 Supports RAW Good color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.2 bits Each supports an external flash
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Canon PowerShot S95 1 year newer $369	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-GF1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Supports 24p More dynamic range: 11.3 EV vs 10.3 EV Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 153 ISO vs 513 ISO Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.2 bits common strengths of the S95 and DMC-GF1 Supports RAW Good color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.2 bits
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Samsung TL500 5 months newer	Significant advantages of the TL500 (vs the DMC-GF1) Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the TL500 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 129 ISO vs 513 ISO Worse color depth: 19.2 bits vs 21.2 bits common strengths of the TL500 and DMC-GF1 Supports RAW Each supports an external flash
	Compare the Samsung TL500 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF1 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it focuses automatically while shootting video (contrast detection vs none), has significantly more focus points (23 vs 9), is much smaller (mid size 119x71x36 mm vs professional size 132x103x77 mm), has a built-in focus motor and is thinner (1.4" vs 2.9").

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (513 ISO vs 919 ISO), has significantly lower image quality (54.0 vs 67.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has much less color depth (21.2 bits vs 22.5 bits) and has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.3 EV vs 12.5 EV).

Canon Rebel T2i 5 months newer $499 - $949 (body only) $579 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-GF1) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.2 bits Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 784 ISO vs 513 ISO Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-GF1) Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 23 Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection common strengths of the T2i and DMC-GF1 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.4"
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Nikon D90 1 year older $869 - $897 (body only) $1,099 - $1,200 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much lower noise at high ISO: 977 ISO vs 513 ISO Better color depth: 22.7 bits vs 21.2 bits Much better image quality: 73.0 vs 54.0 Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much larger: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection common strengths of the D90 and DMC-GF1 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Nikon D90 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Canon Rebel T3i 1 year newer $609 - $800 (body only) $709 - $1,180 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-GF1) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.2 bits Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 793 ISO vs 513 ISO Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-GF1) Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 23 Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection common strengths of the T3i and DMC-GF1 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Nikon D3100 1 year newer $500 - $984 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 513 ISO Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 21.2 bits Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 Much larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.4" common strengths of the D3100 and DMC-GF1 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Both use faster contrast detection autofocus: Contrast detection vs Contrast detection Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 1 year older $485 (body only) $629 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the DMC-GF1) Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 21.2 bits Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the DMC-GF1) Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 23 Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection common strengths of the Rebel XSi and DMC-GF1 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.4"
	Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1