Panasonic GX1 vs Sony H50

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GX1 vs Sony H50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was brought out 3 years after the H50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX1 matches up versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 has external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX1 vs Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GX1 vs the H50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and H50 is 87 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and H50.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer GX1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.