Panasonic G2 vs Sony HX1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G2 vs Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G2 was introduced 15 months after the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G2 scores versus the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G2 against the HX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and HX1 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and HX1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G2 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G2 will offer you extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher G2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.