Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony HX90V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was introduced 2 years later than the HX90V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX9 scores vs the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX9 and the HX90V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and HX90V is 82 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and HX90V.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX9 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GX9 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger GX9 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.