Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX80

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic G9 and Sony WX80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and WX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was unveiled 4 years later than the WX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the G9 matches up versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 and the WX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and WX80 is 62 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and WX80.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G9 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger G9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.