Panasonic G5 vs Sony QX1

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic G5 and Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was manufactured 3 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G5 scores versus the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G5 and Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 compared to the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and QX1 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and QX1.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony QX1 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older G5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.