Panasonic G1 vs Sony a1

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic G1 versus Sony a1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and a1 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The G1 was announced 13 years before the a1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G1 scores versus the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G1 versus Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G1 compared to the a1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and a1 is 82 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and a1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a1 will show more detail with its extra 38 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.