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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX9V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G100 was unveiled 9 years after the HX9V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G100 matches up vs the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony HX9V

 G100 HX9V 
ReleasedJune 2020July 2011More modern by 109 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kClearer display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic G100

 HX9V G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX9V

 G100 HX9V 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G100 versus the HX9V.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and HX9V is 81 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Sony HX9V
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
78
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-06-24 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
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