Panasonic GF8 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF8 vs Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was brought out 3 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a big gap as far as 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 HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the GF8 matches up vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF8 vs Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GF8 vs the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and HX200V.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF8 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX200V will offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger GF8 will have a benefit in sensor tech.