Panasonic G1 vs Sony A9 II

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic G1 vs Sony A9 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and A9 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was unveiled 11 years before the A9 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G1 scores against the A9 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G1 against the A9 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and A9 II is 82 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and A9 II.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 II will deliver greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.