Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A9 II

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH4 and Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and A9 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The GH4 was revealed 6 years before the A9 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH4 matches up vs the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH4 provides outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH4 and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GH4 against the A9 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and A9 II is 66 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and A9 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH4 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A9 II will show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GH4 will be behind in sensor tech.