Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.