Panasonic GF1 vs Sony RX10 IV

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF1 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was introduced 9 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF1 grades vs the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF1 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GF1 and the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and RX10 IV is 85 and 52 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will give you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older GF1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.