Panasonic GF8 vs Sony HX30V

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic GF8 and Sony HX30V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and HX30V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was manufactured 4 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF8 grades versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 offers 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 HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF8 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GF8 compared to the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and HX30V.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF8 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX30V will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern GF8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.