Panasonic G10 vs Sony HX10V

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G10 and Sony HX10V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G10 was announced 18 months before the HX10V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G10 grades vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G10 compared to the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and HX10V is 72 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and HX10V.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX10V will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.