Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX1
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2018
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX9 was unveiled 8 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX9 scores against the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony TX1
GX9 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | August 2009 | Fresher by 104 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic GX9
TX1 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony TX1
GX9 | TX1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 features physical measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX9 compared to the TX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and TX1 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and TX1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX9 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will result in greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent GX9 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2018-02-13 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 407g (0.90 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $350 |