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Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The G9 was brought out 10 months before the ZX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 scores versus the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Zeiss ZX1

 G9 ZX1 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic G9

 ZX1 G9 
ReleasedSeptember 2018November 2017More modern by 10 months
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1040kClearer screen (+1725k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Zeiss ZX1

 G9 ZX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has outside measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 vs the ZX1.

Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and ZX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G9 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
86
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography factors
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
70
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography info
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (400 shots)
65
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
good maximum aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (800g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
69
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inch)
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
76
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
heavier than competition (800 grams)
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Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Panasonic Zeiss
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Zeiss ZX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-11-08 2018-09-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 255
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2-22
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.34 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) 512GB internal
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $1,500 -