Panasonic GX7 vs Sony HX9V

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GX7 and Sony HX9V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GX7 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX7 grades vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX7 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX7 against the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and HX9V is 81 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and HX9V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The GX7 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer GX7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.