Sony Alpha 7S II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha 7S II and the Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha 7S II was introduced in October 2015 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 was introduced in February 2018. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha 7S II Highlights

      • 12.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 102,400 Native ISO
      • 169 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.5" 2,359k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Highlights

      • 20.3 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,240k dot Tilting Screen
      • 2,760k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 9.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha 7S II
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha 7S II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   169 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      •   Price
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 85
      •   Weight - 627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,760k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

      Advantage of Sony Alpha 7S II

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha 7S II over Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9.

      Sony Alpha 7S II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs Micro Four Thirds
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Higher Native ISO 102,400 vs 25,600
      Lower Boosted ISO 50 vs 100
      Higher Max AF Detection +20 EV vs +18 EV
      More Focus Points 169 vs 49
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.78x vs 0.70x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/200 sec
      Lower Min Metering -3 EV vs 0 EV
      Higher Max Metering +20 EV vs +18 EV
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 370 shots vs 260 shots

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      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a7S
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      Full Frame

      12.2 MP

      Canon SX280 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 60Da
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony HX9V
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Fujifilm S2800HD
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Samsung NX3000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 over Sony Alpha 7S II.

      Sony Alpha 7S II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Cheaper $3000 vs $999 (w/12-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 20.3 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4240 x 2832 vs 5184 x 3888
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 1,240k dot
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 2,359k dot vs 2,760k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz) vs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9.

      Panasonic GX85
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GX850
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GX8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic GX1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GX7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Fujifilm X-H2
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Sony ZV-1 II
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony TX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PM1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic GM5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
        High Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life370 shots260 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha 7S II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 have 3.0" Tilting screens with 1,229k dot and 1,240k dot resolutions respectively. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Sony Alpha 7S II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 7S II has a built-in 0.5" Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,760k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 7S II features a 12.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.6 x 23.8 mm and a total area of 847.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 102,400 and expands to 50 - 409,600 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 features a 20.3 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha 7S II is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 4240 x 2832 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Sony Alpha 7S II has Sony E lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Sony Alpha 7S II its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      In-Body Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) (4 stops of compensation in Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when cameras are paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2 LE) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      NFC on Sony Alpha 7S II

      Sony Alpha 7S II has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha 7S II has a Micro HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha 7S II comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha 7S II has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Sony Alpha 7S II, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. Sony Alpha 7S II can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 7S II has 169 focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 has 49 focusing points. Sony Alpha 7S II has detection range from -4 to +20 EV and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 has detection range from -4 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sony Alpha 7S II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 range from -3 to +20 EV and 0 to +18 EV respectively and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sony Alpha 7S II and ±5 EV range on Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha 7S II and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m at ISO 200 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Sony Alpha 7S II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Sony Alpha 7S II and 1/200 sec on Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha 7S II body has dimensions of 127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36") and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 body has dimensions of 124 x 72 x 47 mm (4.88 x 2.83 x 1.85"). Sony Alpha 7S II weighs 627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 weighs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz).

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      127 mm

      96 mm

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      124 mm

      72 mm

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      60 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha 7S II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      Sony Alpha 7S II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      GOOD
      84
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      GOOD
      75
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   169 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,760k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      GOOD
      71
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   169 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,760k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   169 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Large Sensor
      •   169 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha 7S II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and give them scores of 77 and 71 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      OVERALL
      77
      OVERALL
      71

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      GOOD
      74
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 85
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      GOOD
      79
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   169 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      84
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      GOOD
      78
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      GOOD
      82
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,760k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha 7S II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


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