Panasonic G9 vs Sony a3500

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G9 and Sony a3500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the G9 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was announced 3 years after the a3500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G9 matches up against the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 has external 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 a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 and the a3500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and a3500 is 62 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and a3500.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The G9 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The newer G9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.