Panasonic GF8 vs Sony HX300

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony HX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was introduced 3 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GF8 matches up vs the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GF8 vs the HX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and HX300.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF8 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX300 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger GF8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.