Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX66

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GX9 and Sony TX66, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and TX66 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was introduced 6 years after the TX66 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX9 matches up against the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX9 vs the TX66.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and TX66 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and TX66.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher GX9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.