Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Launched November 2017
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed October 2008
- New Model is Sony A99
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is relatively close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and A900 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G9 was released 9 years after the A900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 grades versus the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A900
G9 | A900 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | October 2008 | Newer by 111 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Panasonic G9
A900 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A900
G9 | A900 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 features exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 against the A900.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and A900 is 62 and 54 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and A900.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A900 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern G9 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-11-08 | 2008-10-22 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
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, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
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 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 658g (1.45 lb) | 895g (1.97 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 880 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | NP-FM500H |
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 | Two | Two |
Launch pricing | $1,500 | $2,736 |