Panasonic G9 vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G9 vs Sony NEX-7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is relatively close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was revealed 5 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 grades versus the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 enjoys outer 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) while the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 and the NEX-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and NEX-7 is 62 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and NEX-7.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger G9 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.