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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G9 and Sony A200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and A200 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was launched 9 years later than the A200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 scores vs the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A200

 G9 A200 
AnnouncedNovember 2017July 2008More recent by 114 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Panasonic G9

 A200 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A200

 G9 A200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 enjoys exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 against the A200.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and A200 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and A200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G9 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger G9 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Sony A200
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
Sony A200 Street photography highlights
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery power (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 per charge)
46
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A200 Landscape photography highlights
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
Sony A200 Vlogging details
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony A200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-11-08 2008-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 pounds) 572 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $1,500 $100