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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(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
Sony HX90V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony HX90V

 G9 HX90V 
AnnouncedNovember 2017April 2015More recent by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic G9

 HX90V G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony HX90V

 G9 HX90V 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and HX90V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (360 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
70
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
76
good battery (360 shots)
lighter than average (245g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery life (400 shots)
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
76
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing mic port
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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