Panasonic G1 vs Sony W810

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic G1 versus Sony W810, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G1 scores vs the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G1 versus Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 compared to the W810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and W810 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and W810.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W810 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older G1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.