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Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Revealed November 2017
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and WX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G9 was brought out 6 years after the WX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G9 scores versus the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony WX9

 G9 WX9 
RevealedNovember 2017January 2011More modern by 84 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic G9

 WX9 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony WX9

 G9 WX9 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 features 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 vs the WX9.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and WX9 is 62 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and WX9.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G9 will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer G9 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography factors
Sony WX9 Travel photography factors
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (400 CIPA)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
Sony WX9 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery life (400 CIPA)
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging info
Sony WX9 Vlogging info
77
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony WX9
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-11-08 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 658 gr (1.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $1,500 $188