Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GH4 was brought out 2 years later than the GX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GH4 scores against the GX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GH4 against the GX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and GX1 is 66 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and GX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent GH4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.