Panasonic GX850 vs Sony HX30V

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic GX850 versus Sony HX30V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and HX30V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was revealed 4 years after the HX30V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX850 scores against the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 has physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX850 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX850 versus the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and HX30V.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX850 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer GX850 should have a benefit in sensor technology.