Panasonic GF2 vs Sony QX1

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony QX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was announced 4 years prior to the QX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GF2 scores versus the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GF2 compared to the QX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and QX1 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and QX1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF2 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will render more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older GF2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.