Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX1

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.

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The 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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

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.

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.