Panasonic GX9 vs Sony ZV-E1

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX9 and Sony ZV-E1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX9 grades vs the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GX9 vs the ZV-E1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and ZV-E1 is 82 and 80 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and ZV-E1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX9 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older GX9 is going to be behind in sensor tech.