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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 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
  • Introduced November 2017
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Updated by Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was unveiled 5 years after the RX100 which is quite a sizable 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 RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the G9 matches up versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony RX100

 G9 RX100 
LaunchedNovember 2017August 2012More modern by 64 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic G9

 RX100 G9 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100

 G9 RX100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 compared to the RX100.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and RX100 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and RX100.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G9 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer G9 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
64
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sony RX100
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
79
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Sony RX100
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery power (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Sony RX100
70
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
79
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Sony RX100
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
74
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 Vlogging info
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
38
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-11-08 2012-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658g (1.45 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life 400 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,500 $448