Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Launched February 2018
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- Later Model is Sony HX20V
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX10V Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony HX10V
GX9 | HX10V | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | February 2012 | Newer by 73 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 922k | Sharper screen (+318k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic GX9
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX10V
GX9 | HX10V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-02-13 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 grams (0.90 lb) | 234 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 320 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,000 | $616 |