Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX200V

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony TX200V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and TX200V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was launched 6 years later than the TX200V and that is quite a serious gap 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 TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX9 scores vs the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GX9 and the TX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and TX200V is 82 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and TX200V.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX9 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher GX9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.