Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GM5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic GM5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was announced 6 years earlier than the GM5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the R-D1x grades versus the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x and the GM5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and GM5 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and GM5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GM5 will provide you with more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be behind with regard to sensor tech.