Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 II

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and A7 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was revealed 3 years later than the A7 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G9 scores against the A7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 enjoys exterior 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 Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G9 against the A7 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and A7 II is 62 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and A7 II.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 II will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 should have an edge in sensor technology.