Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX350

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX350, one being 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 HX350 (20MP) is fairly close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was revealed 14 months later than the HX350 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GX9 scores against the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the GX9 compared to the HX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and HX350 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and HX350.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The GX9 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer GX9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.