Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 ×
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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberG1GF3X
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124108
Width (mm)4533
Height (mm)8467
Weight (g)429359
Waterproof--
SuccessorPanasonic G2-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.1
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.334.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5350
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.120.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.310.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)463459
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1440 x 1440(2.1 mp 1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 904(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
LensPanasonic 14-45mm f/3.8-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.SPanasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 90.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 45.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.23
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3020
Filter thread (mm)5237
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 areaContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 100% coverage, 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.4-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISOAuto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night PortraitPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)115
Flash range descriptionGuide Number 11 (ISO100,m)Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional dmw-rsl1 cable remote
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • remote socket
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.85-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.87-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)9-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.2-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.62-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.388sFull Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Telephoto = 0.372s-
Startup time (s)1-
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350340
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary 7.2v 1010mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio -viewer-2.1e
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0 se
  • usb driver
  • photofunstudio 6.2 hd
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFirst Micro Four Thirds camera. SLR like, but without the mirror box and pentaprism.The GF3X is a GF3 with updated firmware, bundled with the new 14-42mm Power Zoom lens



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