Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G9 versus Sony HX100V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was brought out 6 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G9 scores vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G9 versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 compared to the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and HX100V is 62 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and HX100V.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 will have an edge in sensor innovation.