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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Renewed by Sony A77
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A700, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and A700 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and A700 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was brought out 10 years after the A700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX9 scores against the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony A700

 GX9 A700 
ReleasedFebruary 2018December 2007Newer by 124 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k920kClearer screen (+320k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Panasonic GX9

 A700 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A700

 GX9 A700 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX9 and the A700.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and A700 is 82 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and A700.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger GX9 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Sony A700
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography info
Sony A700 Street photography info
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery power (260 shots)
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
Sony A700 Travel photography factors
71
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography info
Sony A700 Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (260 shots)
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no liveview
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
Vlogging with Sony A700
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony A700
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-13 2007-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) 768 grams (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $1,000 $1,000