Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX1

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and RX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was unveiled 4 years after the RX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G9 scores against the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 compared to the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and RX1 is 62 and 79 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and RX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern G9 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.