Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and W800 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was announced 4 years later than the W800 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX9 matches up versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account 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 W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GX9 versus the W800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and W800 is 82 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and W800.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The GX9 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The newer GX9 provides an edge in sensor innovation.