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Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and W610 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was announced 5 years later than the W610 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 grades against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony W610

 G9 W610 
LaunchedNovember 2017January 2012More recent by 71 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic G9

 W610 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony W610

 G9 W610 

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 provides exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 vs the W610.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and W610 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and W610.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G9 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer G9 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Sony W610
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Sony W610
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (400 shots)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Sony W610
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (400 shots)
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G9
Vlogging with Sony W610
76
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-11-08 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Price at launch $1,500 $200