Panasonic GF1 vs Sony RX10 II

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF1 versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was released 6 years prior to the RX10 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GF1 scores against the RX10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 features physical measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF1 versus Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GF1 and the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and RX10 II is 85 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and RX10 II.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX10 II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.