Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX10V

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G9 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was announced 5 years after the HX10V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the G9 scores vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G9 versus Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 vs the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and HX10V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and HX10V.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern G9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.