Has anyone compared G1 images to RD1 images made with the same lens? How much difference is there?
Stephen
Stephen
pevelg
Well-known
kbg32
neo-romanticist
Stephen, I had the RD-1, and now the G1. I have been using some Zeiss, CV, and Leitz glass on the G1, and I have to say, I like the files using these lenses on the RD-1 as opposed to the G1. I have found the Panasonic lenses are undoubtedly the best option for the G1. I was hoping to see some differences using rangefinder glass, and I do not notice any differences over the Panasonic glass with the chip in the G1. As a matter of fact, I have been disappointed.
For me, Leitz, CV, and Zeiss glass are best on the RD-1 and M8.
For me, Leitz, CV, and Zeiss glass are best on the RD-1 and M8.
Terao
Kiloran
I've used both. Its difficult to compare due to the different crops and processing workflows but the R-D1 definitely has the edge at high ISOs. For low ISOs I prefer the output of the G1 - it appears sharper. Whether this is due to processing, extra megapixels, or something else I don't know. The lenses I've used on both are the CV 12, Zeiss 25, Nokton 40, and Canon 50mm f/1.2. I love the Canon on both bodies but on the G1 it makes a wonderful and flattering available light portrait lens.
gdi
Veteran
The G1 blows the RD-1 away of course! 
It has over 2x the Megapixels and doesn't have to be cocked! Oh, yeah, it has Face detection!
It has over 2x the Megapixels and doesn't have to be cocked! Oh, yeah, it has Face detection!
Steve Litt
Well-known
How about G1 compared to M8.
Regards
Steve
Regards
Steve