Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic G9 and Sony HX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was released 7 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G9 grades versus the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 has external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 and Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 against the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and HX5 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and HX5.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer G9 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.