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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-x, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and K-x (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was launched 7 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G9 matches up versus the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax K-x

 G9 K-x 
LaunchedNovember 2017December 2009Fresher by 96 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic G9

 K-x G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-x

 G9 K-x 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 has external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 compared to the K-x.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and K-x is 62 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and K-x.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G9 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent G9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography advice
Pentax K-x Street photography advice
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
Pentax K-x Sports photography information
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (1,900 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
70
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
54
good battery power (1,900 shots)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-x Landscape photography information
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery (400 per charge)
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (1,900 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-x as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Pentax K-x
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-11-08 2009-12-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life 400 photos 1900 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $1,500 $600