Panasonic G5 vs Sony A9

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic G5 and Sony A9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and A9 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G5 grades vs the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G5 versus the A9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and A9 is 74 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and A9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older G5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.