Panasonic GX9 vs Sony RX10 III

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was introduced 23 months after the RX10 III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX9 grades versus the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 compared to the RX10 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and RX10 III is 82 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and RX10 III.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GX9 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer GX9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.