Panasonic GF6 vs Sony HX9V

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GF6 and Sony HX9V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was introduced 21 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GF6 scores versus the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF6 and the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and HX9V is 87 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The GF6 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent GF6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.