Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Revealed November 2017
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G9 and Sony HX90V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G9 was manufactured 2 years later than the HX90V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G9 grades versus the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony HX90V
G9 | HX90V | |||
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Announced | November 2017 | April 2015 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic G9
HX90V | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony HX90V
G9 | HX90V | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider 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) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G9 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 versus the HX90V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and HX90V is 62 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and HX90V.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G9 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer G9 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2017-11-08 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 658 gr (1.45 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | 360 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Price at launch | $1,500 | $440 |