Panasonic G9 vs Sony S2100

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G9 versus Sony S2100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and S2100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was brought out 7 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 matches up versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 has outside 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G9 and the S2100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and S2100 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and S2100.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 will have an advantage in sensor technology.