Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic SZ1

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic SZ1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GX850 was announced 5 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX850 matches up against the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 has got physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX850 vs the SZ1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and SZ1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and SZ1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GX850 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The newer GX850 should have an edge in sensor innovation.