Sony HX200
Superzoom Camera
vs Panasonic GX1
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Best price $1,260
  • 32% more battery life 450 shots vs 340 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 18.2 MP vs 16 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Has GPS location tagging GX1 does not have GPS
  • Has HDR on-board GX1 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture GX1 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities GX1 does not have 3D

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1

Best price
$538
  • Weighs a little bit less than the HX200 11.22 oz vs 18.7 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 19 in³ vs 64 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $538 vs $1,260
  • Significantly larger image sensor 225 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 20 shots per sec vs 10 shots per sec
  • Interchangeable lenses HX200 does not have lens options
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector HX200 does not
  • Has RAW image capture HX200 does not have RAW capture

What the Sony HX200 and Panasonic GX1 have in common

  • The same maximum ISO setting 12800 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Sony HX200 and the Panasonic GX1

  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi

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