Panasonic G9 vs Sony TX20

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G9 versus Sony TX20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and TX20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G9 was manufactured 5 years after the TX20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G9 matches up versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 provides 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 TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 versus Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the G9 and the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and TX20 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and TX20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G9 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G9 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.