Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony HX30V
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony HX50V
GX9 | HX50V | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | April 2013 | Newer by 59 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 921k | Clearer screen (+319k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic GX9
HX50V | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX50V
GX9 | HX50V | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and HX50V is 82 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |