Panasonic G9 vs Sony TX66

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G9 vs Sony TX66, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and TX66 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was brought out 5 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G9 scores against the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 vs Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 compared to the TX66.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and TX66 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and TX66.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher G9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.