Panasonic GH4 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic GH4 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very well matched but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GH4 was launched 22 months after the HX200V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GH4 matches up vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 provides outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH4 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GH4 vs the HX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and HX200V is 66 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX200V will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent GH4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.