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Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GX9 versus Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was manufactured 4 years before the fp L which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX9 matches up versus the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sigma fp L

 GX9 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GX9

 fp L GX9 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2018More modern by 37 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1240kCrisper screen (+860k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sigma fp L

 GX9 fp L 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 features outside measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX9 and the fp L.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and fp L is 82 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and fp L.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX9 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will give extra detail due to its extra 41MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
76
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
89
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography features
Sigma fp L Sports photography features
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (260 per charge)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
71
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
73
environment proof
includes focus by touch
resolution is amazing (61MP)
bad battery power (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (260 shots)
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
38
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sigma fp L
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sigma fp L
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-13 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 40
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,000 $2,499