Panasonic GX1 vs Sony ZV-E1

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic GX1 and Sony ZV-E1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was manufactured 12 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX1 grades vs the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 comes with 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) and the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX1 and Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX1 and the ZV-E1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and ZV-E1 is 87 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and ZV-E1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX1 will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.