Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH4

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the GH4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G1 grades against the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 versus the GH4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 and GH4 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and GH4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GH4 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.