Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Zeiss ZX1
G9 | ZX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic G9
ZX1 | G9 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | November 2017 | More modern by 10 months | |
Screen dimension | 4.34" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") | |
Screen resolution | 2765k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1725k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Zeiss ZX1
G9 | ZX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
Analyze the Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and ZX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G9 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |