Panasonic GX1 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GX1 vs Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was announced 4 months after the HX100V so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX1 matches up vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 comes with physical 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) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX1 compared to the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and HX100V is 87 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and HX100V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The GX1 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult.