Panasonic GH3 vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH3 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GH3 was launched 17 months earlier than the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GH3 scores against the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH3 provides outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GH3 versus the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and HX400V is 66 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and HX400V.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX400V will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GH3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.