Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX200V

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX200V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was unveiled 5 years after the HX200V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX9 scores vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GX9 compared to the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and HX200V is 82 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GX9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.