Panasonic GM1 vs Sony A350

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GM1 versus Sony A350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GM1 was manufactured 5 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the GM1 scores against the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GM1 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GM1 versus Sony A350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GM1 compared to the A350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and A350.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GM1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern GM1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.