Panasonic GH2 vs Sony HX90V

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GH2 vs Sony HX90V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly close but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GH2 was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the GH2 grades versus the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH2 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GH2 vs the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and HX90V is 70 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and HX90V.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX90V will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GH2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.