Panasonic GF2 vs Sony HX350

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony HX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GF2 matches up versus the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GF2 vs the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and HX350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and HX350.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX350 will give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.