Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6100

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G9 and Sony A6100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the A6100 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 scores versus the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 features outside 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 A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 vs the A6100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and A6100 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and A6100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6100 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older G9 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.