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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A900

 G9 A900 
RevealedNovember 2017October 2008Newer by 111 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Panasonic G9

 A900 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A900

 G9 A900 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and A900 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
Sony A900 Portrait photography info
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
Sony A900 Street photography factors
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Sony A900
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery pack (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography details
Sony A900 Travel photography details
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 per charge)
54
environment proofing
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
Sony A900 Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery pack (400 per charge)
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G9
Vlogging with Sony A900
76
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony A900
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
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