Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 vs Leica T Typ 701

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and the Leica T Typ 701, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 was introduced in October 2009 and Leica T Typ 701 was introduced in April 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Highlights

      • 12 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic (Optional) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Leica T Typ 701 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 12,500 Native ISO
      • 3.7" 1,300k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      4. Advantage of Leica T Typ 701
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Leica T Typ 701.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.7"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 over Leica T Typ 701.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 vs Leica T Typ 701
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 30 sec
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs

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      Panasonic GF7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GF3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic GF8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GF5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic GF6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GF2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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      Medium format

      50 MP

      Nikon D100
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Samsung NX10
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Olympus E-500
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      Micro Four Thirds

      8 MP

      Advantage of Leica T Typ 701

      Leica T Typ 701
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica T Typ 701 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 vs Leica T Typ 701
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 12,500
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4944 x 3278
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.7"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 1,300k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 513 vs 1082
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.2 vs 23.0
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.3 vs 12.7
      Higher DxO Overall Score 54 vs 75
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz) vs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 380 shots vs 400 shots
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Leica TL
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Leica TL2
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      APS-C

      24.6 MP

      Samsung NX3000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PM2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Hasselblad X1D-50c
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      Medium format

      51 MP

      Leica M10
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Pentax K-1
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      Full Frame

      36.4 MP

      Sigma SD10
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic GX1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Leica T Typ 701
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Leica T Typ 701
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life380 shots400 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Leica T Typ 701 has a 3.7" screen with 1,300k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Leica T Typ 701 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Leica T Typ 701) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has a built-in Electronic (Optional) viewfinder. It has a .Leica T Typ 701 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 features a 12 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Leica T Typ 701 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,500.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is equipped with Venus Engine HD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica T Typ 701 can take pictures up to 4944 x 3278 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4928 x 3264 (max JPEG), 4272 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x 1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Leica T Typ 701 has Leica TL lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2. Due to APS-C sensor in Leica T Typ 701 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica T Typ 701 nothing can be done. On Leica T Typ 701 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Leica T Typ 701

      Leica T Typ 701 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Leica T Typ 701 comes with BP-DC13 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot. Leica T Typ 701 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica T Typ 701. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Leica T Typ 701 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and 4.50 m at ISO 100 on Leica T Typ 701. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and via Proprietary to Leica T Typ 701. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 body has dimensions of 119 x 71 x 36 mm (4.69 x 2.8 x 1.43") and Leica T Typ 701 body has dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 weighs 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz) and Leica T Typ 701 weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      119 mm

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      134 mm

      69 mm

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      36 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Leica T Typ 701

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Leica T Typ 701 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      75
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      GOOD
      76
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.7"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Leica T Typ 701 and give them scores of 58 and 66 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      66

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      BAD
      9
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      GOOD
      80
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.7"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      70
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

      Leica T Typ 701

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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