Panasonic G1 vs Sony QX1

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G1 versus Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was revealed 6 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G1 matches up versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 has outside dimensions 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 Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 compared to the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and QX1 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and QX1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.