Panasonic G7 vs Sony HX20V

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic G7 and Sony HX20V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was unveiled 2 years after the HX20V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the G7 grades versus the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G7 and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 and the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and HX20V is 71 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and HX20V.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher G7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.