Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX9

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and TX9 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was launched 10 years after the TX9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G100 grades against the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 and the TX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and TX9 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and TX9.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent G100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.