Sony Alpha 7S vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 7SLumix DC-G9 II
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S II
      MSRP$2499$1899 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel26.52 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel25.21 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 409,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28325776 x 4336
      Other Resolutions4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 7763:2 (5776 x 3848), 16:9 (5776 x 3248), 1:1 (4336 x 4336)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWRAW, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, AdobeRGB
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 frames
      Focus Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points25779
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot1,840k dots
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x1.6x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.8x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot3,680k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +2
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-planeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60s
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)14.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)60.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps60.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames      		Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 14 fps at 25.2 MP for up to 170 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 75 fps at 25.2 MP for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 Sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, ProprietaryShoe Mount, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+3 to +20 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      DxO Low Light ISO3702
      DxO Color Depth23.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.2
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Internal Recording ModesH.264 ALL-Intra/H.265 Long GOP 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      5760 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
      5728 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [200 to 300 Mb/s]
      4352 x 3264 at 47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [300 Mb/s]
      4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120 fps [150 to 600 Mb/s]
      3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120 fps [72 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120/200/240/300 fps [20 to 400 Mb/s]

      ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [121 to 454 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVCMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21605760 x 2880
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via USB
      5728 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/200/240 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Data/Video Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type A Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5.0
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: LUMIX Sync
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control
      *As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 85%
      Physical Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55")
      Weight (inc. batteries)489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 6.2 x 6.15"7.5 x 7.1 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.55 lb2.475 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Battery PackNP-FW50DMW-BLK22
      Battery Life360 shots390 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2/10-Second Delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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