Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A100

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and A100 (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and A100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was launched 11 years after the A100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX9 scores versus the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX9 against the A100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and A100 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and A100.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GX9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.