Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R III
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61 Features
90 Overall
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62 Imaging
61 Features
90 Overall
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Portability
63 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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63 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced November 2017
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced October 2017
- Superseded the Sony A7R II
- Renewed by Sony A7R IV
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Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and A7R III (Full frame) provide different sensor size.
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Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G9 matches up vs the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A7R III
| G9 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic G9
| A7R III | G9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A7R III
| G9 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2017 |  | October 2017 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 comes with outer measurements 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 A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 and the A7R III.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and A7R III is 62 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and A7R III.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R III will show extra detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sony A7R III
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R III Sports photography highlights
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R III Travel photography advice
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 per charge)
great battery (650 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing resolution (42 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
Sony A7R III Landscape photography information
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery power (400 shots)
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (650 CIPA)
two card slots
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Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
Sony A7R III Vlogging information
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-11-08 | 2017-10-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 3,686k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 658 grams (1.45 lb) | 657 grams (1.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 650 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Retail pricing | $1,500 | $2,800 |
