Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R II
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Launched November 2017
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- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Older Model is Sony A7R
- Later Model is Sony A7R III
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R II Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G9 and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and A7R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G9 was brought out 2 years later than the A7R II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 grades vs the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A7R II
G9 | A7R II | |||
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Introduced | November 2017 | June 2015 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Panasonic G9
A7R II | G9 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A7R II
G9 | A7R II | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 provides exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Panasonic G9 and Sony A7R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 compared to the A7R II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and A7R II is 62 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and A7R II.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R II will render extra detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-11-08 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 42MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 7974 x 5316 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 399 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 658 grams (1.45 lb) | 625 grams (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 98 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 290 photos |
Type of battery | 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 feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Price at launch | $1,500 | $2,913 |