Panasonic GM1 vs Sony RX10 IV

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GM1 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GM1 was released 4 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GM1 grades versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys outer measurements 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 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GM1 versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GM1 and the RX10 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and RX10 IV is 93 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GM1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GM1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.