Panasonic G1 vs Sony HX20V

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G1 and Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was released 4 years prior to the HX20V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G1 scores vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 and the HX20V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and HX20V is 82 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and HX20V.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX20V will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.