Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX400V

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G3 and Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very similar but the G3 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the G3 matches up vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 features outside dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G3 compared to the HX400V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and HX400V is 83 and 62 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and HX400V.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX400V will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.