Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Epson and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was introduced 4 months prior to the GH1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R-D1x scores vs the GH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x comes with external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1x versus the GH1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and GH1 is 75 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and GH1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH1 will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.