Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 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
- Released November 2017
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony FX3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony FX3
G9 | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Panasonic G9
FX3 | G9 | |||
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Announced | February 2021 | November 2017 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Crisper display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony FX3
G9 | FX3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Check out the Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and FX3 is 62 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony FX3 | |
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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 |