Panasonic GX9 vs Sony FX3
Portability
82 Imaging
61 Features
80 Overall
68
82 Imaging
61 Features
80 Overall
68
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
(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
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2021
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Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony FX3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe GX9 was revealed 4 years earlier than the FX3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX9 grades against the FX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony FX3
| GX9 | FX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Panasonic GX9
| FX3 | GX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2021 |  | February 2018 | More modern by 36 months |
| Display type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 1240k | Clearer display (+200k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony FX3
| GX9 | FX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3.00" | Same display sizing |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 features outside measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX9 compared to the FX3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and FX3 is 82 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and FX3.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX9 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GX9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography features
Sony FX3 Portrait photography features
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
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Street photography with Panasonic GX9
Street photography with Sony FX3
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
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Panasonic GX9 Sports photography highlights
Sony FX3 Sports photography highlights
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (600 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
Sony FX3 Travel photography info
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
good battery life (600 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
low resolution (12MP)
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Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
Sony FX3 Vlogging features
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony FX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony FX3 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2018-02-13 | 2021-02-23 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 107 | 187 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,240k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 407 gr (0.90 pounds) | 716 gr (1.58 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3900 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | 600 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Retail price | $1,000 | $3,900 |
