Panasonic G1 vs Sony HX300

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic G1 and Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was brought out 5 years prior to the HX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the G1 scores versus the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 comes with exterior measurements 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 HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 vs the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and HX300 is 82 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and HX300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX300 will show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.