Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX1

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GX1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was announced 8 years later than the GX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G100 grades against the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 vs the GX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and GX1 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and GX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic G100 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern G100 provides an edge in sensor tech.