Panasonic G2 vs Sony HX300

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G2 versus Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G2 was brought out 3 years before the HX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G2 matches up versus the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 features outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G2 versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G2 vs the HX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and HX300 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and HX300.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX300 will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.