Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7 IV

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic G9 and Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and A7 IV (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A7 IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G9 matches up versus the A7 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 provides external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G9 and Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 and the A7 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and A7 IV is 62 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and A7 IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7 IV will resolve extra detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged G9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.