Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX850

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GX850, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GH1 was introduced 8 years prior to the GX850 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH1 grades versus the GX850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH1 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GH1 compared to the GX850.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and GX850 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and GX850.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic GX850 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GH1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.