Panasonic GX9 vs Sony H300

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GX9 and Sony H300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and H300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GX9 was introduced 4 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX9 scores against the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX9 and Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX9 vs the H300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and H300 is 82 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and H300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The GX9 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The younger GX9 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.