Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX20V
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Announced November 2017
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- Later Model is Sony HX30V
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX20V Overview
The following is a extended review of the Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX20V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G9 was brought out 5 years after the HX20V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the G9 grades against the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony HX20V
| G9 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2017 |  | July 2012 | Newer by 65 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic G9
| HX20V | G9 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony HX20V
| G9 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has got physical 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 HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 against the HX20V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and HX20V is 62 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and HX20V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2017-11-08 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.10 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 658 gr (1.45 lb) | 254 gr (0.56 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 320 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Retail cost | $1,500 | $397 |
