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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 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 QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Released September 2013
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and QX100 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was revealed 4 years later than the QX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX9 matches up against the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony QX100

 GX9 QX100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2013More recent by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1240k0kClearer display (+1240k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic GX9

 QX100 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony QX100

 GX9 QX100 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GX9 vs the QX100.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and QX100 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and QX100.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The GX9 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent GX9 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography details
Sony QX100 Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography highlights
Sony QX100 Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX100 Sports photography highlights
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 shots)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
low battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
Sony QX100 Travel photography details
71
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX100 Landscape photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not available
has no RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
Sony QX100 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2018-02-13 2013-09-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 200 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,000 $268