Panasonic GF8 vs Sony HX1

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was revealed 6 years after the HX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GF8 matches up versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GF8 versus the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will render more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GF8 provides an advantage in sensor tech.