Panasonic G10 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic G10 and Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was announced 14 months earlier than the HX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G10 grades against the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G10 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G10 compared to the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and HX100V is 72 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G10 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX100V will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.