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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(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
  • Released February 2018
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GX9 was announced 5 years after the HX20V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX9 matches up against the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony HX20V

 GX9 HX20V 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2012Newer by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k922kClearer display (+318k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic GX9

 HX20V GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX20V

 GX9 HX20V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GX9 versus the HX20V.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and HX20V is 82 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and HX20V.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX9 will provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger GX9 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
45
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Sony HX20V Street photography features
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
71
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (254g)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-13 2012-07-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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 rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.10 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,000 $397