Panasonic G1 vs Sony A450

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic G1 vs Sony A450, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G1 was unveiled 11 months before the A450 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G1 matches up vs the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 has outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G1 vs Sony A450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 versus the A450.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and A450 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and A450.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A450 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.