Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and G2 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was manufactured 7 years after the G2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 grades versus the G2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 versus the G2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and G2 is 62 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and G2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic G9 to offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.