Panasonic GH1 vs Sony HX1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GH1 versus Sony HX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH1 was released 3 months later than the HX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GH1 matches up against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH1 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GH1 and the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and HX1 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and HX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.