Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was introduced 9 years after the A350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G9 scores vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 enjoys outside 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 A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G9 and the A350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and A350 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and A350.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G9 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger G9 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.