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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony HX90V

 GX9 HX90V 
LaunchedFebruary 2018April 2015More recent by 35 months
Screen resolution1240k921kClearer screen (+319k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic GX9

 HX90V GX9 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX90V

 GX9 HX90V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

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

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
45
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (360 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
71
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (260 shots)
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-13 2015-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,000 $440