Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A9 II
G9 | A9 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic G9
A9 II | G9 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | November 2017 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A9 II
G9 | A9 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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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 |