Panasonic GF2 vs Sony A450

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony A450, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively close but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was manufactured 14 months later than the A450 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GF2 scores against the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GF2 against the A450.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and A450 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and A450.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A450 will render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GF2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.