Panasonic G9 vs Sony HX9V

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G9 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was brought out 6 years after the HX9V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G9 scores against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 has got outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G9 versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 and the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and HX9V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G9 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.