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Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced November 2017
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G9 and Sony QX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was announced 4 years later than the QX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 grades vs the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony QX10

 G9 QX10 
RevealedNovember 2017September 2013Fresher by 51 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k0kSharper display (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic G9

 QX10 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony QX10

 G9 QX10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 and the QX10.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sony QX10
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (400 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
Sony QX10 Travel photography info
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
69
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
Sony QX10 Landscape photography features
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G9
Vlogging with Sony QX10
76
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Announced 2017-11-08 2013-09-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 gr (1.45 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,500 $250