Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A230, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and A230 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and A230 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was announced 8 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G9 grades against the A230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 offers outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 and the A230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and A230 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and A230.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G9 will result in more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.