Panasonic G2 vs Sony RX1

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic G2 vs Sony RX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The G2 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the RX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G2 scores versus the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G2 vs Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G2 compared to the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and RX1 is 72 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and RX1.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older G2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.