Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A350

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GX1 and Sony A350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was released 3 years later than the A350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX1 scores versus the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX1 and Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX1 and the A350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and A350 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and A350.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger GX1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.