Sony Alpha SLT-A35 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II, 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 SLT-A35 was introduced in September 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II was introduced in September 2023. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1,150k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Highlights

      • 25.21 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 779 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,840k dots Fully Articulated Screen
      • 3,680k dots Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 14.0 fps Mechanical and 60.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 5760 x 2880 Video Shooting
      • Unlimited Video Recording
      • HDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A35
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      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 SLT-A35 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   High Video Resolution - 5760 x 2880
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 74
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 25.21 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dots
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 Sec
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

      Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Sony SLT-A35
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha SLT-A35 over Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz) vs 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 440 shots vs 390 shots

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      Sony SLT-A58
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A68
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A33
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A37
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A77
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A57
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A77 II
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A55
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A99
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A65
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A99 II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Olympus E-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      Panasonic G9 II
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II over Sony Alpha SLT-A35.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 25.21 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 vs 5776 x 4336
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 15 vs 779
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Vehicle Tracking Mode vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 1,840k dots
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.73x vs 0.8x
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 1,150k dot vs 3,680k dots
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60s
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.5 fps vs 60.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/250 Sec
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 5760 x 2880
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      Speaker vs Mono
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2

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      Panasonic G7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic G10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic G85
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic G100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic G6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic G2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic G5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic G3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Pentax Q
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 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 SLT-A35 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image StabilizationSensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Type A Full Size
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life440 shots390 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 1,840k dots resolutions respectively. Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a Fixed screen Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II 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-G9 II) 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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      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,150k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,680k dots resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II features a 25.21 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 100 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 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-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      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 SLT-A35 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II can take pictures up to 5776 x 4336 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (5776 x 3848), 16:9 (5776 x 3248), 1:1 (4336 x 4336) with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has Sony A lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Sony Alpha SLT-A35 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II 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.


      In-Body Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in in-body image stabilization (IBIS) (8 stops of compensation in Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II). 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 on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 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-G9 II

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has a built-in Bluetooth (version 5.0) 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.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has a Type A Full Size HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II comes with DMW-BLK22 battery pack with battery life of 390 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has Mechanical Focal Plane shutter and Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A35, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II. Sony Alpha SLT-A35 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II can shoot continuously up to 60.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 14.0 fps with mechanical shutter.


      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has 15 (3 cross-type) focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has 779 focusing points. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has detection range from -4 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II ranges from 0 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±2 EV range on Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and ±5 EV range on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II.


      Flash

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m and also accepts external flash. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and 1/250 Sec on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 body has dimensions of 124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35") and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II body has dimensions of 134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55"). Sony Alpha SLT-A35 weighs 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II weighs 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz).

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      124 mm

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      134 mm

      102 mm

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      92 mm

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      85 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II 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 SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      70
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      84
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dots
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      84
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dots
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      81
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 Sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      83
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   High Video Resolution - 5760 x 2880
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II and give them scores of 67 and 82 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 SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      82

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 74
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 25.21 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      71
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 Sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 5760 x 2880
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      72
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dots
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dots

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      97
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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