Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A9 II
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Announced February 2018
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Launched October 2019
- Replaced the Sony A9
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A9 II Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A9 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and A9 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX9 was announced 19 months prior to the A9 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX9 scores against the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A9 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony A9 II
GX9 | A9 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic GX9
A9 II | GX9 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | February 2018 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1240k | Crisper display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A9 II
GX9 | A9 II | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A9 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX9 versus the A9 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and A9 II is 82 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and A9 II.
All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX9 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A9 II will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX9 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-02-13 | 2019-10-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | 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 | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 grams (0.90 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 690 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch price | $1,000 | $4,498 |