Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony QX30
G9 | QX30 | |||
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Released | November 2017 | September 2014 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 0k | Crisper display (+1040k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic G9
QX30 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony QX30
G9 | QX30 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Announced | 2017-11-08 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | - |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 658g (1.45 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,500 | $348 |