Panasonic G10 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G10 and Sony HX50V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The G10 was introduced 3 years before the HX50V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G10 matches up against the HX50V with regard 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-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G10 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G10 compared to the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and HX50V is 72 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and HX50V.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX50V will offer you more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.