Panasonic GF5 vs Sony HX10V

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic GF5 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GF5 was released 2 months later than the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GF5 matches up against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 has outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF5 versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF5 compared to the HX10V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and HX10V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and HX10V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.