Panasonic GM1 vs Sony QX10

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GM1 vs Sony QX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM1 was unveiled 4 months later than the QX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GM1 scores versus the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic GM1 vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GM1 and the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and QX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and QX10.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX10 will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.