Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W810
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W810 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2014
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W810 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony W810, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX9 was unveiled 4 years later than the W810 and that is a fairly sizable gap 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 W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX9 matches up vs the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W810 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony W810
GX9 | W810 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | January 2014 | More recent by 50 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic GX9
W810 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony W810
GX9 | W810 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GX9 and Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX9 vs the W810.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and W810 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and W810.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The GX9 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more modern GX9 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2018-02-13 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 grams (0.90 lb) | 111 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 | 200 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $1,000 | $100 |