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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(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
  • Introduced November 2017
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX200V
  • Successor is Sony HX400V
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic G9 versus Sony HX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The G9 was released 4 years after the HX300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G9 matches up vs the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony HX300

 G9 HX300 
RevealedNovember 2017February 2013More modern by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic G9

 HX300 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony HX300

 G9 HX300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 comes with external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G9 versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 vs the HX300.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and HX300 is 62 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and HX300.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The G9 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more modern G9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Sony HX300
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
42
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
Sony HX300 Travel photography info
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 per charge)
54
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (623g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
Sony HX300 Landscape photography features
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
Sony HX300 Vlogging advice
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony HX300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-11-08 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lb) 623 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $1,500 $339