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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Announced February 2018
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6000
  • Updated by Sony A6500
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was unveiled 2 years after the A6300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX9 scores vs the A6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony A6300

 GX9 A6300 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2016More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution1240k922kSharper screen (+318k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic GX9

 A6300 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A6300

 GX9 A6300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 provides exterior 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) while the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX9 against the A6300.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and A6300 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and A6300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX9 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6300 will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer GX9 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Sony A6300
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography advice
Sony A6300 Sports photography advice
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
75
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
Sony A6300 Travel photography factors
71
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
76
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6300 Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
35
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony A6300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Alpha a6300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-13 2016-02-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 pounds) 404g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 260 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $889