Panasonic G10 vs Sony HX9V

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic G10 and Sony HX9V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was introduced 11 months prior to the HX9V so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the G10 scores against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G10 and Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G10 and the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and HX9V is 72 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and HX9V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX9V will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.