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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony W800

 GX9 W800 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2014More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic GX9

 W800 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony W800

 GX9 W800 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
Sports photography with Sony W800
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
71
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography info
Sony W800 Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (260 shots)
41
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-13 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 AVI MPEG4
Mic 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) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Type of battery 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,000 $90