Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX90V

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX90V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was introduced 5 years after the HX90V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G100 grades against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G100 and the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and HX90V is 81 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and HX90V.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer G100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.