Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony RX100 II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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony RX100 III
G9 | RX100 III | |||
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Released | November 2017 | May 2014 | Newer by 43 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic G9
RX100 III | G9 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100 III
G9 | RX100 III | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Panasonic G9 versus Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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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 |