Panasonic G1 vs Sony HX10V

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic G1 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G1 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX10V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G1 grades vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G1 versus the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and HX10V is 82 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and HX10V.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX10V will show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind in sensor tech.