Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX10V

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was brought out 6 years after the HX10V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX9 grades against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX9 vs the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and HX10V is 82 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and HX10V.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer GX9 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.