Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor size.

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The G9 was announced 8 months earlier than the RX100 VA and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 matches up against the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 offers exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G9 and the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and RX100 VA is 62 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The G9 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older G9 is going to be behind in sensor tech.