Panasonic GX8 vs Sony HX1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX8 vs Sony HX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was revealed 6 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX8 grades against the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX8 vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GX8 and the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and HX1 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and HX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX8 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will show more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern GX8 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.