Panasonic G1 vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic G1 and Sony HX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and HX80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The G1 was announced 8 years before the HX80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the G1 grades versus the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 offers external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G1 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G1 and the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and HX80 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and HX80.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX80 will give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.