Panasonic GX1 vs Sony QX100

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GX1 and Sony QX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and QX100 (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was released 18 months prior to the QX100 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX1 grades versus the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 features physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX1 and Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX1 versus the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and QX100 is 87 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and QX100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX100 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.