Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GX8

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GX8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was announced 7 years earlier than the GX8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the G1 scores versus the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 features external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G1 against the GX8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 and GX8 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and GX8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX8 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.