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Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is very similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was unveiled 20 months prior to the fp making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G9 scores versus the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sigma fp

 G9 fp 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic G9

 fp G9 
AnnouncedJuly 2019November 2017More modern by 20 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sigma fp

 G9 fp 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 features external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 vs the fp.

Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and fp is 62 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and fp.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged G9 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
85
manual focus
resolution is excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sigma fp
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Sigma fp
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (400 shots)
78
weather proof
boasts focus by touch
resolution is excellent (25MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery (400 shots)
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
37
touch screen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G9 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sigma fp
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sigma fp
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-08 2019-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Price at launch $1,500 $2,050