Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF3X

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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF3X

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GF1 Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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Succeeded by the Panasonic GF2
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Differences

Panasonic GF1 advantages over Panasonic GF3X

Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GF1 test data on DxO Mark GF3X test data on DxO Mark

513 vs 459 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Panasonic GF3X advantages over Panasonic GF1

Less expensive
$750 vs $900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-P1

Panasonic GF1

Olympus E-P1

$900
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

$800
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher extended ISO

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Panasonic GF3X

Olympus E-P1

$750
4/3

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$800
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic GF3X vs Olympus E-P1

Compared to Panasonic GF2

Panasonic GF1

Panasonic GF2

$900
4/3

More telephoto lens reach
Bulb shutter

$617
4/3

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF2

Panasonic GF3X

Panasonic GF2

$750
4/3

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$617
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic GF3X vs Panasonic GF2

Compared to Panasonic GF3

Panasonic GF1

Panasonic GF3

$900
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

$675
4/3

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF3

Panasonic GF3X

Panasonic GF3

$750
4/3

More telephoto lens reach

$675
4/3

Compare Panasonic GF3X vs Panasonic GF3

Compared to Olympus E-PM1

Panasonic GF1

Olympus E-PM1

$900
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

$500
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GF1 vs Olympus E-PM1

Panasonic GF3X

Olympus E-PM1

$750
4/3

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$500
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GF3X vs Olympus E-PM1

Compared to Panasonic GF5

Panasonic GF1

Panasonic GF5

$900
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Hot shoe

$450
4/3

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GF5

Panasonic GF3X

Panasonic GF5

$750
4/3

$450
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

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