Panasonic GF8 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GF8 and Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GF8 was launched 4 years after the HX100V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF8 scores against the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 offers external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF8 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF8 versus the HX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and HX100V.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The GF8 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more modern GF8 should have an edge in sensor technology.