Panasonic GX1 vs Sony HX1

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony HX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The GX1 was revealed 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX1 scores versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX1 versus the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and HX1 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and HX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX1 will produce more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent GX1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.