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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released November 2017
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 II
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G9 versus Sony RX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was unveiled 3 years after the RX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 scores versus the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony RX10

 G9 RX10 
RevealedNovember 2017March 2014Newer by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic G9

 RX10 G9 
Screen resolution1290k1040kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony RX10

 G9 RX10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 has got external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G9 versus the RX10.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and RX10 is 62 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G9 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more recent G9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Sony RX10
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
70
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sony RX10
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 Sports photography factors
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
environment sealing
great battery life (420 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography factors
Sony RX10 Travel photography factors
70
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (400 CIPA)
58
great battery life (420 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
Sony RX10 Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (400 CIPA)
63
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony RX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-11-08 2014-03-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,290 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lb) 813 grams (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life 400 images 420 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,500 $698