Panasonic GX9 vs Sony WX30

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony WX30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and WX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was announced 6 years after the WX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX9 matches up vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GX9 compared to the WX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and WX30 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and WX30.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent GX9 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.