Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX1
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Launched February 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
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Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX9 was announced 3 years later than the QX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX9 scores vs the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony QX1
| GX9 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | September 2014 | More recent by 42 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 1240k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+1240k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic GX9
| QX1 | GX9 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony QX1
| GX9 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX9 versus the QX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and QX1 is 82 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and QX1.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The GX9 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more modern GX9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2018-02-13 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | - |
| Screen resolution | 1,240k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 407 grams (0.90 lbs) | 216 grams (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photographs | 440 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $1,000 | $500 |
