Panasonic GH6 vs Sony A9
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Panasonic GH6 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
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- 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5760 x 2880 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
- Announced February 2022
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH5 II
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Launched April 2017
- Replacement is Sony A9 II
Panasonic GH6 vs Sony A9 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GH6 and Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GH6 (25MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very close but the GH6 (Four Thirds) and A9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe GH6 was released 4 years after the A9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GH6 matches up against the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GH6 vs Sony A9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH6 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Sony A9
GH6 | A9 | |||
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Launched | February 2022 | April 2017 | Newer by 59 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 1440k | Sharper display (+400k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Panasonic GH6
A9 | GH6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Sony A9
GH6 | A9 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.00" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH6 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH6 offers outer measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") and a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GH6 and Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GH6 versus the A9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH6 and A9 is 56 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic GH6 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH6 and A9.
To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH6 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GH6 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GH6 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GH6 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 | Sony Alpha A9 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2022-02-22 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5776 x 4336 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 118 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | 3,686 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p | - |
Highest video resolution | 5760x2880 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 823 gr (1.81 lbs) | 673 gr (1.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 650 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLK22 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Retail price | $2,198 | $4,498 |