Panasonic GH1 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic GH1 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH1 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX10V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GH1 scores vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH1 features 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) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH1 vs Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GH1 versus the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and HX10V is 81 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and HX10V.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX10V will offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.