Panasonic G5 vs Sony HX20V

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G5 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G5 was brought out within a month of the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G5 scores versus the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 features outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Panasonic G5 vs Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G5 against the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and HX20V is 74 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and HX20V.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX20V will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.