Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony RX100
G9 | RX100 | |||
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Launched | November 2017 | August 2012 | More modern by 64 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic G9
RX100 | G9 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100
G9 | RX100 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and RX100 is 62 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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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 |