Panasonic GX8 vs Sony QX10

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony QX10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was released 23 months later than the QX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX8 grades against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX8 versus the QX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and QX10 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and QX10.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX8 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern GX8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.