Panasonic GX1 vs Sony a5000

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GX1 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The GX1 was brought out 23 months prior to the a5000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX1 scores versus the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 offers exterior 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 a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX1 and Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX1 and the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and a5000 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and a5000.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5000 will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.