Panasonic G5 vs Sony HX80

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G5 vs Sony HX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and HX80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G5 scores versus the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G5 vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G5 compared to the HX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and HX80 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older G5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.