Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Epson and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was launched 3 years earlier than the GH2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R-D1x scores against the GH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x and the GH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and GH2 is 75 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and GH2.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH2 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.