Panasonic GM1 vs Sony WX10

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GM1 vs Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly close but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GM1 was revealed 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GM1 grades against the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GM1 against the WX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and WX10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The GM1 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The newer GM1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.