Panasonic G1 vs Sony A300

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G1 vs Sony A300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is pretty similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and A300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was released 12 months after the A300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G1 scores against the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G1 against the A300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and A300 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and A300.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer G1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.