Panasonic GF2 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF2 was manufactured 3 years before the HX50V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GF2 scores versus the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 features physical 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) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF2 versus the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and HX50V.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX50V will produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GF2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.