Panasonic GM1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look closer at the Panasonic GM1 and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly close but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GM1 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GM1 grades vs the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GM1 and Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GM1 against the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GM1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.