Panasonic GH1 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic GH1 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH1 was announced 4 years before the HX50V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH1 scores against the HX50V when considering 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-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 comes with outer measurements 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 HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GH1 and the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and HX50V is 81 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and HX50V.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX50V will give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.