Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and A9 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The G10 was introduced 7 years before the A9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G10 scores against the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G10 compared to the A9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G10 and A9 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and A9.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 will produce more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.