Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX1

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was brought out 8 years after the HX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX9 scores versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 features external measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GX9 against the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and HX1 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and HX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will offer more detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent GX9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.