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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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony QX30

 G9 QX30 
ReleasedNovember 2017September 2014Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic G9

 QX30 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony QX30

 G9 QX30 
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).

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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.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

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

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Sony QX30
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
38
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Sony QX30 Sports photography factors
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX30 Travel photography highlights
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
65
includes focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX30 Landscape photography factors
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
39
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
Sony QX30 Vlogging advice
76
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony QX30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
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