Panasonic G9 vs Sony TX30

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic G9 vs Sony TX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and TX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was released 4 years after the TX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G9 scores against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 enjoys external 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G9 vs Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 compared to the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and TX30 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and TX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G9 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.