Panasonic G7 vs Sony HX300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G7 and Sony HX300, 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 HX300 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the G7 (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was introduced 2 years after the HX300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G7 grades against the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 features physical measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G7 and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 versus the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and HX300 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and HX300.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX300 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.