Panasonic GF2 vs Sony RX1R

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony RX1R, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and RX1R (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was launched 3 years earlier than the RX1R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GF2 matches up against the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF2 compared to the RX1R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and RX1R is 88 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and RX1R.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older GF2 will be behind in sensor innovation.