Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic SZ1

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic SZ1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was introduced 5 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G9 matches up versus the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 compared to the SZ1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and SZ1 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and SZ1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G9 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.