Panasonic G9 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G9 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was manufactured 6 months prior to the RX100 VI and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G9 grades vs the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 comes with physical 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 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G9 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 versus the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and RX100 VI is 62 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G9 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.