Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX50V

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic G9 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was introduced 4 years after the HX50V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G9 scores vs the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 enjoys physical measurements 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 HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G9 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 vs the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and HX50V is 62 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and HX50V.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G9 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The younger G9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.