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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Revealed November 2017
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 II
  • New Model is Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G9 versus Sony RX100 III, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and RX100 III (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was released 3 years after the RX100 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G9 scores vs the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony RX100 III

 G9 RX100 III 
ReleasedNovember 2017May 2014Newer by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic G9

 RX100 III G9 
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100 III

 G9 RX100 III 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 provides outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 and the RX100 III.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and RX100 III is 62 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and RX100 III.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G9 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The newer G9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
64
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sony RX100 III
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 III Sports photography features
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Travel photography highlights
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
85
lighter than competition (290g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography highlights
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (400 shots)
73
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G9
Vlogging with Sony RX100 III
76
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (290 grams)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100 III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-11-08 2014-05-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 pounds) 290g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $1,500 $748