Panasonic G5 vs Sony HX400V

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G5 and Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G5 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 was introduced 19 months prior to the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G5 matches up against the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic G5 and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G5 vs the HX400V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and HX400V is 74 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.