Panasonic GX1 vs Sony ZV-E10

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX1 and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was introduced 10 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX1 matches up vs the ZV-E10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Sony ZV-E10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX1 and Sony ZV-E10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX1 against the ZV-E10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and ZV-E10 is 87 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and ZV-E10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony ZV-E10 will result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.