Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX500

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony WX500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and WX500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was manufactured 2 years after the WX500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX9 scores versus the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 and the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and WX500 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and WX500.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX9 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GX9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.