Clicky

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30

Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
41

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G9 versus Sony QX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The G9 was brought out 3 years later than the QX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G9 grades vs the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards