Panasonic GF2 vs Sony QX10

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony QX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the QX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF2 matches up vs the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 features external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF2 compared to the QX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and QX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and QX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX10 will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.