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Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79

Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the G9 grades against the ZV-E10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony ZV-E10

					

					

						
 G9 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Panasonic G9

					

					

						
 ZV-E10 G9 
AnnouncedJuly 2021November 2017More modern by 45 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony ZV-E10

					

					

						
 G9 ZV-E10 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 enjoys physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
See the Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 vs the ZV-E10.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and ZV-E10 is 62 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and ZV-E10.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony ZV-E10 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged G9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

						Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography info
76
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW files
82
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
75
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
82
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 great high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
70
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 terrible battery pack (400 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
77
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery life (440 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G9 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography details
70
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
88
 great battery life (440 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography advice
76
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 two card slots
 terrible battery pack (400 shots)
81
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (440 shots)
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging details
76
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic socket
81
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 includes face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 has microphone support
 no image stabilization
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony ZV-E10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony ZV-E10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-08 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 225 425
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 150
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in 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 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 658g (1.45 pounds) 343g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 440 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $1,500 $699