In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3, 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 was introduced in August 2011. 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
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Highlights
- 12 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
- 160 - 6,400 Native ISO
- 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
- 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
- 3.2 fps Continuous Shooting
- 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
- 30 min Video Recording Limit
- Built-in Flash
- Overview
- Pros and Cons
- Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
- Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
- Common Strengths and Weaknesses
- Screen and Viewfinder
- Sensor
- Photography Features
- Connectivity, Battery and Storage
- Other Features
- Physical Parameters
- For Different Types of Photography
- Evaluations
- 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.