Panasonic GX850 vs Sony ZV-E1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GX850 versus Sony ZV-E1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The GX850 was revealed 7 years before the ZV-E1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX850 scores vs the ZV-E1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 provides outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX850 versus Sony ZV-E1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX850 compared to the ZV-E1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and ZV-E1 is 90 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and ZV-E1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX850 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX850 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GX850 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.