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-GF3) and Olympus (such as the PEN E-PL1 and the OM-D E-M5)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF1 compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a significantly 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 a slightly longer battery life (400 shots vs 330 shots) and has a self cleaning sensor.

However, on average it 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), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't have a touch screen.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 2 years newer $643 - $1,125 (body only) $731 - $964 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-GF1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Has in-camera HDR Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-GF1) Shorter battery life: 310 shots vs 400 shots common strengths of the DMC-GX1 and DMC-GF1 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-GX1 vs the DMC-GF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 1 year newer $433 (body only)	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-GF1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Continuous video focus Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly more startup delay: 1900 ms vs 1400 ms Shorter battery life: 320 shots vs 400 shots No external flash support common strengths of the DMC-GF3 and DMC-GF1 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-GF3 vs the DMC-GF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 1 year newer $376 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the DMC-GF1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Continuous video focus 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 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-GF2 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 Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Significantly better image quality: 69.0 vs 54.0 Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds 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 $260 - $279 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 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 $6,995 (body only)	Significant advantages of the M9 (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 884 ISO vs 513 ISO Much larger sensor: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Has a viewfinder: Rangefinder vs None Significant disadvantages of the M9 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps No live view 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 significantly smaller (mid size 119x71x36 mm vs standard size 127x75x54 mm), has much less startup delay (1400 ms vs 3200 ms), has a slightly longer battery life (400 shots vs 300 shots) and has much more focus points (23 vs 11).

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 12,500 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 $1,199	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 Much larger: Standard size 127x75x54 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Built-in lens only common strengths of the X100 and DMC-GF1 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 $2,242	Significant advantages of the X1 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Significant disadvantages of the X1 (vs the DMC-GF1) Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Built-in lens only Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the X1 and DMC-GF1 Very small: Compact 124x60x32 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Very thin: 1.3" vs 1.4"
	Compare the Leica X1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Canon PowerShot G1X 2 years newer $799 - $800	Significant advantages of the G1X (vs the DMC-GF1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the G1X (vs the DMC-GF1) Much larger: Standard size 117x81x65 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Much thicker: 2.6" vs 1.4" Built-in lens only common strengths of the G1X and DMC-GF1 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G1X vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Leica X2 2 years newer $2,620 - $2,621	Significant advantages of the X2 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,500 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the X2 (vs the DMC-GF1) Many fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Significantly larger: Mid size 124x69x52 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm common strengths of the X2 and DMC-GF1 Great battery life: 450 shots vs 400 shots Thin: 2" vs 1.4"
	Compare the Leica X2 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 169 ISO), has slightly better image quality (54.0 vs 47.0), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8") and has significantly more color depth (21.2 bits vs 19.6 bits).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), 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 and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3 fps vs 6 fps).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 10 months newer $339	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 Fairly small: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm
	Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-GF1
Canon PowerShot G12 1 year newer $390 - $496	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 Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the G12 and DMC-GF1 Supports RAW Good color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.2 bits Great battery life: 370 shots vs 400 shots
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Fujifilm Finepix X10 2 years newer $599	Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the DMC-GF1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps 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 Relatively 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 $356 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-GF1) More dynamic range: 11.6 EV vs 10.3 EV Image stabilization: Lens vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps 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 G11 similar age	Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the DMC-GF1) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen More dynamic range: 11.1 EV vs 10.3 EV Significant disadvantages of the G11 (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: 169 ISO vs 513 ISO Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the G11 and DMC-GF1 Supports RAW Good color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.2 bits Support external flash
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G11 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 much more focus points (23 vs 9), is much smaller (mid size 119x71x36 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm), has a built-in focus motor and is thinner (1.4" vs 3.1").

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (513 ISO vs 1,183 ISO), has much lower image quality (54.0 vs 80.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has much less color depth (21.2 bits vs 23.5 bits) and has much narrower dynamic range (10.3 EV vs 13 EV).

Canon Rebel T2i 5 months newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-GF1) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.2 bits Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 784 ISO vs 513 ISO Significantly better image quality: 66.0 vs 54.0 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 Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.4" Light weight: 530 g vs 330 g
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 513 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 54.0 Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 21.2 bits Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-GF1) Much larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Mid size 119x71x36 mm Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.4" common strengths of the D5100 and DMC-GF1 None found
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1