Panasonic G1 vs Sony W530

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic G1 versus Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G1 (Four Thirds) and W530 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the W530 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G1 grades against the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 has external measurements 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G1 versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G1 against the W530.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and W530 is 82 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and W530.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W530 will provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.