Reasons to choose R-D1xG
Released in 2009, R-D1xG has about 370 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 570 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Epson R-D1xG
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
VS
Sensor area
370 mm²
R-D1xG225 mm²
Lumix DMC-GF3- Area ratio
- 1.64:1
- Absolute difference
- 145 mm²
- Relative difference
- 64.4%
The R-D1xG has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
R-D1xGMetricLumix DMC-GF3
6.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
23.7 × 15.6Sensor17.3 × 13
7.79 µmPixel pitch4.31 µm
60.61 µm²Pixel area18.59 µm²
1.65 MP/cm²Pixel density5.38 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
570 gWeight264 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The R-D1xG has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-GF3 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-GF3 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-GF3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-GF3
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-GF3 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 264 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.