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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was launched 8 years later than the WX1 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 WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX9 scores vs the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony WX1

 GX9 WX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2009Fresher by 104 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic GX9

 WX1 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony WX1

 GX9 WX1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has got 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) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 versus the WX1.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and WX1 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and WX1.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX9 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer GX9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX1 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
72
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (260 CIPA)
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
Travel photography with Sony WX1
71
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
low battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging info
Sony WX1 Vlogging info
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony WX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-13 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407g (0.90 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,000 $149