Panasonic GX8 vs Sony a1

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony a1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was revealed 6 years earlier than the a1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX8 grades vs the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GX8 compared to the a1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and a1 is 74 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and a1.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX8 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony a1 will render extra detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GX8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.