Panasonic GF1 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look closer at the Panasonic GF1 vs Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GF1 was introduced 5 years earlier than the HX400V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF1 grades against the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 comes with 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF1 vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF1 versus the HX400V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and HX400V is 85 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX400V will offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GF1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.