Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX70

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic G9 and Sony WX70, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and WX70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was released 5 years after the WX70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G9 matches up vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G9 and Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 against the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and WX70 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and WX70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G9 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.