Panasonic G2 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic G2 vs Sony HX100V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was revealed 15 months before the HX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G2 grades versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G2 and the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and HX100V is 72 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and HX100V.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G2 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX100V will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.