Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was launched 6 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX9 scores vs the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX9 and the NEX-C3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and NEX-C3 is 82 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GX9 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer GX9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.