Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R III
Portability
82 Imaging
61 Features
80 Overall
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82 Imaging
61 Features
80 Overall
68
Portability
63 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
84
63 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
84
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Introduced February 2018
Sony A7R III
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(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched October 2017
- Succeeded the Sony A7R II
- Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX9 was manufactured 4 months after the A7R III so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX9 grades vs the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony A7R III
| GX9 | A7R III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic GX9
| A7R III | GX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 1240k | Clearer screen (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A7R III
| GX9 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | October 2017 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 features outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GX9 against the A7R III.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and A7R III is 82 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and A7R III.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R III will deliver greater detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
Sony A7R III Street photography details
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
Sony A7R III Sports photography information
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (260 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Panasonic GX9 Travel photography information
Sony A7R III Travel photography information
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
great battery pack (650 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (260 shots)
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2018-02-13 | 2017-10-25 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | 3,686k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| 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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 407 gr (0.90 lbs) | 657 gr (1.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photos | 650 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Storage slots | One | Dual |
| Launch price | $1,000 | $2,800 |
