Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W620
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W620 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
- Revealed February 2018
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W620 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony W620, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and W620 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX9 was revealed 6 years after the W620 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX9 grades against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony W620
GX9 | W620 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | January 2012 | Newer by 75 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Crisper display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic GX9
W620 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony W620
GX9 | W620 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX9 and the W620.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and W620 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and W620.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer GX9 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-02-13 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set 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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 407 gr (0.90 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 220 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,000 | $102 |