Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A200

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX1 and Sony A200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX1 was announced 3 years after the A200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX1 matches up against the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 provides physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX1 compared to the A200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and A200 is 87 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and A200.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher GX1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.