Panasonic G9 vs Sony A900

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.

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.

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.

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.