Panasonic G1 vs Sony a3500

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic G1 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G1 matches up versus the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G1 versus Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 compared to the a3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and a3500 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and a3500.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony a3500 will show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.