Panasonic GH1 vs Sony W290

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH1 versus Sony W290, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and W290 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GH1 was released 5 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GH1 grades vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 features outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GH1 compared to the W290.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and W290 is 81 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and W290.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The GH1 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler.