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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2018
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX50V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was manufactured 4 years after the HX50V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX9 scores against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony HX50V

 GX9 HX50V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2013Newer by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k921kClearer screen (+319k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic GX9

 HX50V GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX50V

 GX9 HX50V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX9 against the HX50V.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and HX50V is 82 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and HX50V.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The GX9 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern GX9 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
71
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (260 shots)
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-02-13 2013-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 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, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 407 gr (0.90 pounds) 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $439