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Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G9 versus Sony W810, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was released 3 years after the W810 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G9 scores vs the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony W810

 G9 W810 
ReleasedNovember 2017January 2014Newer by 47 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic G9

 W810 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony W810

 G9 W810 

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 features 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) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G9 versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 and the W810.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and W810 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and W810.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The G9 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent G9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
38
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sony W810
75
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography details
Sony W810 Sports photography details
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
41
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
32
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2017-11-08 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 200 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,500 $100