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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX30

Portability
82 Imaging
60 Features
80 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX30 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 QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony QX30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very comparable but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was introduced 3 years after the QX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX9 scores against the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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