Panasonic G2 vs Sony QX1

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic G2 vs Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The G2 was unveiled 5 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G2 grades against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 has outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G2 and the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and QX1 is 72 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and QX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G2 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony QX1 will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.