Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was brought out 5 years later than the QX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G100 grades versus the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G100 and the QX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and QX1 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The G100 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger G100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.