Panasonic G1 vs Sony HX9V

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G1 versus Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was launched 3 years before the HX9V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G1 grades vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G1 versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G1 and the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and HX9V is 82 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and HX9V.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX9V will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.