Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX220

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX220, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and WX220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was announced 3 years after the WX220 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G9 grades against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 and the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and WX220 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and WX220.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G9 will have a benefit in sensor technology.