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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Older Model is Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The G9 was announced 6 years prior to the A7R V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the G9 grades vs the A7R V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A7R V

 G9 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Panasonic G9

 A7R V G9 
RevealedOctober 2022November 2017Fresher by 60 months
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A7R V

 G9 A7R V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 offers external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

See the Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 versus the A7R V.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and A7R V is 62 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and A7R V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R V will provide you with extra detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older G9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R V Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
90
has manual focus
high megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sony A7R V
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R V Sports photography factors
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
92
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (600 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R V Travel photography advice
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (400 shots)
80
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high megapixels (61MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R V Landscape photography advice
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (400 shots)
89
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.20 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (600 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R V as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
has mic support
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony A7R V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-11-08 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.20 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lb) 723 grams (1.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 600 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Retail cost $1,500 $3,900