Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      BrandPanasonicSony
      ModelLumix DC-G9Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      MSRP$1699 (body only)€450
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.33 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,60080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38885184 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points225
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom50x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance1 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.66x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.83x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot202k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 20 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off      		Off
      auto
      fill
      slow sync
      advanced
      rear sync
      Flash Range8.50 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Internal Recording ModesMP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Dimensions137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62")130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)652 g (1.44 lb / 23.00 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.75 x 6.05 x 5.75"
      Package Weight2.945 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Battery PackDMW-BLF19NB-BX1
      Battery Life400 shots300 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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