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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G2 versus Sony A9 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and A9 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was released 10 years before the A9 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G2 grades against the A9 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Sony A9 II

 G2 A9 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic G2

 A9 II G2 
ReleasedOctober 2019July 2010Newer by 112 months
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Sony A9 II

 G2 A9 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G2 against the A9 II.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and A9 II is 72 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and A9 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G2 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A9 II Portrait photography highlights
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
85
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography info
Sony A9 II Street photography info
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
heavier than others (428 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A9 II Sports photography highlights
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect auto focus
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (690 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography advice
Sony A9 II Travel photography advice
58
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (428 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
73
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography details
Sony A9 II Landscape photography details
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (690 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G2
Vlogging with Sony A9 II
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
comes with external mic support
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others (428g)
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Sony A9 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-12 2019-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 678 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 690 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $1,000 $4,498