Panasonic G5 vs Sony HX350

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G5 and Sony HX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G5 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The G5 was released 5 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G5 scores versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G5 and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G5 vs the HX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G5 and HX350 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and HX350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX350 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.