Canon G1 X vs Panasonic GX1

The following is a complete review of the Canon G1 X and Panasonic GX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is fairly close but the G1 X (1.5") and GX1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was announced 2 months after the GX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the G1 X grades versus the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 X versus the GX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and GX1 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and GX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.