Panasonic GF2 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GF2 and Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was brought out 12 months before the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GF2 scores against the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 offers outside dimensions 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF2 and Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GF2 compared to the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and HX10V.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GF2 will be behind in sensor innovation.