Panasonic G9 vs Sony TF1
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Revealed November 2017
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013
Panasonic G9 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony TF1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G9 was unveiled 4 years after the TF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the G9 grades vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony TF1
G9 | TF1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2017 | June 2013 | Newer by 54 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic G9
TF1 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony TF1
G9 | TF1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G9 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 and the TF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and TF1 is 62 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and TF1.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher G9 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2017-11-08 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 658g (1.45 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Retail price | $1,500 | $266 |