Panasonic G9 vs Sony A65

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A65, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the G9 (Four Thirds) and A65 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was unveiled 6 years later than the A65 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G9 grades vs the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 enjoys exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 versus the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and A65 is 62 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger G9 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.