Panasonic GM1 vs Sony RX10

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GM1 and Sony RX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GM1 was announced 3 months earlier than the RX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GM1 grades vs the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Panasonic GM1 and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GM1 compared to the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and RX10 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and RX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.