Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
- Announced October 2019
- Old Model is Sony A9

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic G10 and Sony A9 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and A9 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The G10 was announced 10 years before the A9 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G10 matches up vs the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Sony A9 II
G10 | A9 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic G10
A9 II | G10 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 111 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+980k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Sony A9 II
G10 | A9 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst 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).
Look at the Panasonic G10 and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G10 and the A9 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and A9 II is 72 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and A9 II.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A9 II will provide more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-08-09 | 2019-10-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 388 grams (0.86 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 411 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 690 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail cost | $550 | $4,498 |