Panasonic G9 vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony NEX-5N, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was announced 6 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G9 grades versus the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 features physical dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 and the NEX-5N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and NEX-5N is 62 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and NEX-5N.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G9 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.