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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A350

 G9 A350 
RevealedNovember 2017June 2008Newer by 115 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic G9

 A350 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A350

 G9 A350 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350 size comparison

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

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
Sony A350 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography features
Sony A350 Street photography features
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
heavier than competitors (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Sony A350
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
51
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Sony A350 Vlogging factors
76
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-11-08 2008-06-06
Body design 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 surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 pounds) 674 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at release $1,500 $600