Panasonic GF3 vs Sony WX9
90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
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99 Imaging
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony WX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and WX9 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe GF3 was unveiled 8 months after the WX9 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the GF3 grades versus the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Sony WX9
GF3 | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic GF3
WX9 | GF3 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Sony WX9
GF3 | WX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF3 vs the WX9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and WX9.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF3 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX9 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer GF3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-08-11 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 264 grams (0.58 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 459 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $360 | $188 |