Sony NEX-6 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelNEX-6Lumix DC-G9
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      MSRP$749 (body only), $899 (with 16-50mm lens), $1349 (with 16-50 and 55-210 mm lenses)$1699 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.7 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel20.33 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32645184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points99225
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90° and Down 45°TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x1.66x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.83x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-4 to +3
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 20 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)
      DXO Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      DxO Low Light ISO1018
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Internal Recording ModesMP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control InfraRed (optional) wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.7 x 5.3"7.75 x 6.05 x 5.75"
      Package Weight2.945 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Battery PackNPFW50DMW-BLF19
      Battery Life360 shots400 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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