Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GX1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G10 was announced 18 months earlier than the GX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G10 grades vs the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G10 compared to the GX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and GX1 is 72 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and GX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX1 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older G10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.