Panasonic GH4 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic GH4 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Released February 2014
- Older Model is Panasonic GH3
- Updated by Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
Panasonic GH4 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH4 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe GH4 was brought out 24 months later than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH4 matches up vs the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH4 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Sony HX10V
GH4 | HX10V | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 922k | Clearer screen (+114k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic GH4
HX10V | GH4 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Sony HX10V
GH4 | HX10V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Panasonic GH4 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 features outer dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GH4 vs Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GH4 vs the HX10V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and HX10V is 66 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH4 and HX10V.
Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH4 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GH4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GH4 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IX | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | OLED | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 560g (1.23 lbs) | 234g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 791 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 320 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,500 | $616 |