Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and Q (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was manufactured 6 years after the Q which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 matches up versus the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has outside measurements 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 Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 and the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and Q is 62 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and Q.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern G9 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.