Nikon P610 vs Panasonic GX1

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon P610 versus Panasonic GX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the P610 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P610 was launched 3 years after the GX1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P610 scores versus the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 features physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P610 versus Panasonic GX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P610 compared to the GX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and GX1 is 65 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and GX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The P610 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer P610 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.