Panasonic G2 vs Sony HX5

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic G2 versus Sony HX5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very similar but the G2 (Four Thirds) and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G2 was announced within a month of the HX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G2 matches up versus the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 has 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 HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G2 versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G2 versus the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and HX5 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and HX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G2 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G2 will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.