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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is pretty close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and A9 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the A9 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 scores against the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A9 II

 G9 A9 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic G9

 A9 II G9 
RevealedOctober 2019November 2017Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A9 II

 G9 A9 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 comes with outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 vs the A9 II.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and A9 II is 62 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and A9 II.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A9 II will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G9 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
85
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography information
Sony A9 II Street photography information
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Sony A9 II Sports photography factors
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery pack (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (690 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
73
good battery pack (690 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography info
Sony A9 II Landscape photography info
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
low battery pack (400 shots)
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (690 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Sony A9 II Vlogging factors
76
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony A9 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-11-08 2019-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lbs) 678 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 690 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $1,500 $4,498