Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6300

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GX1 and Sony A6300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A6300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX1 scores against the A6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 provides external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX1 and Sony A6300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX1 versus the A6300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and A6300 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and A6300.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6300 will offer you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.