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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 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
  • Launched November 2017
Sony A7
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  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was revealed 3 years after the A7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G9 scores versus the A7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A7

 G9 A7 
ReleasedNovember 2017January 2014More modern by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Panasonic G9

 A7 G9 
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A7

 G9 A7 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 provides outer 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) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 and the A7.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and A7 is 62 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and A7.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern G9 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Sony A7
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
79
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition (474g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
Sony A7 Sports photography information
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography factors
Sony A7 Travel photography factors
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (400 shots)
69
lighter than competition (474 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
low battery (340 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Sony A7
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (400 per charge)
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
36
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competition (474g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony A7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Alpha A7
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-08 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.71x
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 per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Retail price $1,500 $798