Panasonic GF1 vs Sony WX300

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF1 versus Sony WX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and WX300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GF1 was released 4 years before the WX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF1 scores vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 features 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GF1 versus the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and WX300 is 85 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and WX300.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX300 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GF1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.