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Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(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
Sony A9 II
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Sony A9 II

 G10 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic G10

 A9 II G10 
AnnouncedOctober 2019August 2010More modern by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Sony A9 II

 G10 A9 II 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

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

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography details
Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
59
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography information
Sony A9 II Sports photography information
45
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (690 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
54
good battery pack (380 shots)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
73
great battery pack (690 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography info
Sony A9 II Landscape photography info
59
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
23
supports face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Sony A9 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
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