Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic GH5 and Sony HX30V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and HX30V (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GH5 was introduced 4 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GH5 grades versus the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 features physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH5 and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GH5 against the HX30V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and HX30V is 59 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer GH5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.