Panasonic G10 vs Sony HX400V

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G10 versus Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX400V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G10 grades vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G10 versus the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and HX400V is 72 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.