Panasonic G5 vs Sony HX90V

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic G5 and Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G5 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G5 matches up versus the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 versus the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and HX90V is 74 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and HX90V.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX90V will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older G5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.