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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6000
  • Refreshed by Sony A6500
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A6300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the G9 (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was introduced 22 months later than the A6300 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the G9 scores vs the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A6300

 G9 A6300 
RevealedNovember 2017February 2016More recent by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic G9

 A6300 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A6300

 G9 A6300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 enjoys external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A6300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 compared to the A6300.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and A6300 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and A6300.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6300 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Sony A6300
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography features
Sony A6300 Street photography features
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery power (400 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6300 Travel photography highlights
70
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
76
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Sony A6300 Vlogging factors
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
35
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony A6300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Alpha a6300
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-08 2016-02-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 425
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 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, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lb) 404 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $1,500 $889