Panasonic GX850 vs Sony QX1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GX850 was revealed 2 years after the QX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX850 matches up versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 offers exterior 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 Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX850 and the QX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and QX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX850 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony QX1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger GX850 should have an edge in sensor technology.