Panasonic G9 vs Sony T99

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic G9 versus Sony T99, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and T99 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G9 was introduced 7 years after the T99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G9 matches up vs the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 has outer 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 T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 vs the T99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and T99 is 62 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and T99.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.