Panasonic G9 vs Sony A6500

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G9 and Sony A6500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is very comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was revealed 14 months later than the A6500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G9 scores against the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has outside 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) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 against the A6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and A6500 is 62 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and A6500.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6500 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger G9 will have an edge in sensor tech.