Panasonic GM5 vs Sony HX300

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GM5 vs Sony HX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was released 20 months later than the HX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GM5 grades versus the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM5 offers external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GM5 vs Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GM5 vs the HX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and HX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GM5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX300 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GM5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.