Panasonic GF1 vs Sony HX200V

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GF1 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GF1 was announced 3 years prior to the HX200V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the GF1 matches up against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF1 vs the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and HX200V is 85 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and HX200V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX200V will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GF1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.