Panasonic G9 vs Sony a5000
Portability
62 Imaging
59 Features
90 Overall
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62 Imaging
59 Features
90 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
61 Features
62 Overall
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89 Imaging
61 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
(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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Announced November 2017
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3N
- Newer Model is Sony a5100
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Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G9 vs Sony a5000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G9 matches up against the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony a5000
| G9 | a5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2017 |  | January 2014 | More modern by 47 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Panasonic G9
| a5000 | G9 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony a5000
| G9 | a5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
Panasonic G9 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 offers exterior measurements 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 a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 against the a5000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and a5000 is 62 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and a5000.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The G9 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The fresher G9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
Sony a5000 Street photography highlights
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Sony a5000 Sports photography factors
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Sony a5000
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (400 CIPA)
better than average battery power (420 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
Sony a5000 Landscape photography information
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (400 per charge)
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G9 Vlogging features
Sony a5000 Vlogging features
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-11-08 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 658g (1.45 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1089 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | 420 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Launch price | $1,500 | $448 |