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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Sony HX300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony HX300

 GX9 HX300 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2013More modern by 61 months
Display resolution1240k921kCrisper display (+319k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic GX9

 HX300 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX300

 GX9 HX300 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and HX300 is 82 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX300 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography information
Sony HX300 Street photography information
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery life (260 per charge)
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
Sony HX300 Travel photography details
71
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
low battery life (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (623 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX300 Landscape photography factors
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (260 per charge)
48
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
Vlogging with Sony HX300
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competition (623g)
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
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