Panasonic GX1 vs Sony WX220

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony WX220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly close but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and WX220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GX1 was announced 24 months before the WX220 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX1 grades against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX1 against the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and WX220 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX220 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GX1 will be behind in sensor innovation.