Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic SZ10

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic SZ10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH1 was brought out 6 years before the SZ10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the GH1 matches up vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH1 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GH1 against the SZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and SZ10 is 81 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and SZ10.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.