Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30

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.

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 features physical dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic G9 versus Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 compared to the QX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and QX30 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and QX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The G9 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher G9 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.