Panasonic G1 vs Sony QX30

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G1 and Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was launched 6 years earlier than the QX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 grades vs the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 and Sony QX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G1 compared to the QX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and QX30 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and QX30.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony QX30 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.