Panasonic GF2 vs Sony HX1

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony HX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.

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The GF2 was released 23 months later than the HX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GF2 scores against the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GF2 versus the HX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and HX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and HX1.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GF2 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher GF2 provides an edge in sensor technology.