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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Older Model is Sony RX100
  • Updated by Sony RX100 III
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was manufactured 4 years later than the RX100 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G9 scores against the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony RX100 II

 G9 RX100 II 
LaunchedNovember 2017June 2013Fresher by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic G9

 RX100 II G9 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100 II

 G9 RX100 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 offers outer dimensions 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 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G9 against the RX100 II.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and RX100 II is 62 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and RX100 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The G9 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern G9 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 II Sports photography factors
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 II Travel photography advice
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
80
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (281g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (400 shots)
74
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 II Vlogging highlights
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
37
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-11-08 2013-06-27
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 aliasing 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 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 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 Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lb) 281 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $1,500 $598