Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.