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Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Released November 2017
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2021
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was launched 4 years before the FX3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 grades against the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony FX3

 G9 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Panasonic G9

 FX3 G9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2021November 2017Fresher by 40 months
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony FX3

 G9 FX3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 has got outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G9 compared to the FX3.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and FX3 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and FX3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older G9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sony FX3
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Sony FX3
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (600 per charge)
has phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
Sony FX3 Travel photography features
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (400 shots)
71
great battery (600 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
selfie friendly display
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography info
Sony FX3 Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (400 CIPA)
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
76
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
77
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony FX3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony FX3
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony FX3
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-08 2021-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lbs) 716 gr (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 400 shots 600 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $1,500 $3,900