Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.