Panasonic G9 vs Sony W370

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G9 and Sony W370, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and W370 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was announced 7 years after the W370 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 grades against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 and Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 compared to the W370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and W370 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and W370.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G9 will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger G9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.