Panasonic G1 vs Sony T99

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G1 versus Sony T99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and T99 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was unveiled 17 months prior to the T99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G1 scores against the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G1 versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G1 vs the T99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and T99 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and T99.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony T99 will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.