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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Announced February 2018
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • New Model is Sony A7R V
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was released 17 months prior to the A7R IV making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX9 matches up versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony A7R IV

 GX9 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic GX9

 A7R IV GX9 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2018Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution1440k1240kClearer display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A7R IV

 GX9 A7R IV 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GX9 versus the A7R IV.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and A7R IV is 82 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and A7R IV.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX9 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will give more detail as a result of its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX9 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
88
focusing manually
MP count great (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography factors
Sony A7R IV Street photography factors
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R IV Sports photography advice
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (260 per charge)
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Travel photography highlights
71
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
74
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count great (61MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (260 shots)
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony A7R IV
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-13 2019-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
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
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 567
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 407g (0.90 lbs) 665g (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 670 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail cost $1,000 $3,498