Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX10V

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was unveiled 6 months before the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF3 scores against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GF3 compared to the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and HX10V.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX10V will give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.