Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX1

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH5 versus Sony HX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was revealed 7 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH5 scores versus the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 provides outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5 versus the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and HX1 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and HX1.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher GH5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.