Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A380

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony A380, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very close but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and A380 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was launched 2 years after the A380 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX1 grades versus the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX1 compared to the A380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and A380 is 87 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and A380.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GX1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.