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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony HX100V

 G9 HX100V 
AnnouncedNovember 2017October 2011More recent by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic G9

 HX100V G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony HX100V

 G9 HX100V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography information
Sony HX100V Street photography information
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
Sony HX100V Travel photography info
70
environment proof
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 CIPA)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (577g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery life (400 per charge)
47
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
25
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (577g)
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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