Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Announced November 2017
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- Replacement is Sony HX200V
Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony HX100V
G9 | HX100V | |||
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Announced | November 2017 | October 2011 | More recent by 74 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic G9
HX100V | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony HX100V
G9 | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2017-11-08 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 658 grams (1.45 lb) | 577 grams (1.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Price at release | $1,500 | $429 |