Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 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
- Revealed February 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Launched February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX200V
- Refreshed by Sony HX400V
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX9 was revealed 5 years after the HX300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX9 scores against the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony HX300
GX9 | HX300 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | February 2013 | More modern by 61 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 921k | Crisper display (+319k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic GX9
HX300 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX300
GX9 | HX300 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
See the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX9 against the HX300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and HX300 is 82 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and HX300.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GX9 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger GX9 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2018-02-13 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,240 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
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 | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407g (0.90 pounds) | 623g (1.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,000 | $339 |