Panasonic G9 vs Sony A58

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony A58, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and A58 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was announced 4 years after the A58 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G9 grades versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 features outside measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 vs Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 vs the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and A58 is 62 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and A58.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The G9 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent G9 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.