Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A9 II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.