Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic G1

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic G1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 20 months later than the G1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX130 IS matches up against the G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the G1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and G1 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and G1.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX130 IS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The younger SX130 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.