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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(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
  • Released February 2018
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Announced July 2023
  • Old Model is Sony A6600
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was revealed 6 years before the A6700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GX9 matches up vs the A6700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony A6700

 GX9 A6700 
Screen resolution1240k1040kSharper screen (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Panasonic GX9

 A6700 GX9 
AnnouncedJuly 2023February 2018More modern by 65 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A6700

 GX9 A6700 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony A6700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX9 vs the A6700.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and A6700 is 82 and 75 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and A6700.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX9 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6700 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Sony A6700
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
84
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
Sports photography with Sony A6700
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (260 per charge)
87
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (570 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
Sony A6700 Travel photography info
71
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
84
great battery pack (570 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6700 Landscape photography factors
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (260 shots)
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (570 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging info
Sony A6700 Vlogging info
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
84
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony A6700
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Alpha a6700
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-13 2023-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 199
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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 (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lb) 493 gr (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 570 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,000 $1,399