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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony QX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was manufactured 4 years after the QX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX9 matches up vs the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony QX10

 GX9 QX10 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2013More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1240k0kClearer display (+1240k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic GX9

 QX10 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony QX10

 GX9 QX10 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX9 and Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX9 compared to the QX10.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and QX10 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and QX10.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX9 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent GX9 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
Sony QX10 Street photography details
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
Sony QX10 Sports photography information
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low battery (260 per charge)
37
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
Travel photography with Sony QX10
71
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (105g)
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (18MP)
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2018-02-13 2013-09-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
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 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off None
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,000 $250