Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.