Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX1

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic G95 versus Sony HX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was introduced 10 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G95 grades against the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G95 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G95 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G95 compared to the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G95 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G95 will provide you with more detail using its extra 11.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G95 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.