Panasonic G2 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic G2 and Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was released 24 months before the HX20V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G2 grades vs the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Panasonic G2 and Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G2 compared to the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and HX20V is 72 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX20V will show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.