Panasonic GX8 vs Sony H70

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX8 and Sony H70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and H70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was announced 4 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX8 grades vs the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX8 and Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX8 and the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and H70 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and H70.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX8 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX8 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GX8 should have an edge in sensor innovation.