Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX850

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GX1 was announced 5 years before the GX850 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX1 grades versus the GX850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX1 versus the GX850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and GX850 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and GX850.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older GX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.