Panasonic GX8 vs Sony W320

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony W320, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was released 5 years later than the W320 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX8 matches up vs the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX8 vs the W320.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and W320 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and W320.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX8 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GX8 should have an edge in sensor technology.