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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(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
  • Launched November 2017
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A500
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and A560 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was manufactured 7 years after the A560 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G9 grades against the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A560

 G9 A560 
RevealedNovember 2017August 2010Newer by 88 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Panasonic G9

 A560 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A560

 G9 A560 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 against the A560.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and A560 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and A560.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G9 will render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer G9 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography information
Sony A560 Street photography information
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography features
Sony A560 Sports photography features
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
Sony A560 Travel photography info
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
60
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (400 shots)
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Sony A560 Vlogging factors
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony A560
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-11-08 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lb) 599 grams (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 1050 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at release $1,500 $650