Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony A7R IV
GX9 | A7R IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic GX9
A7R IV | GX9 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | February 2018 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1240k | Clearer display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A7R IV
GX9 | A7R IV | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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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 |