Panasonic GF1 vs Sony RX1

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF1 versus Sony RX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was released 4 years before the RX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GF1 grades versus the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF1 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GF1 versus the RX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and RX1 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and RX1.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.