- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 12,800
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Panasonic G3
G3 vs G5 |
Sony A9
A9 vs A9 II |
| Successor: |
Panasonic G6
G5 vs G6 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | G5 | A9 II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-9M2 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $799.99 | $4500.00 |
| Street Price: | $499.95 | $4,498.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-09-15 | 2019-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
20.3 oz
(575 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
23.9 oz (678 g) |
| Size: |
4.7 x
3.3 x
2.8 in. (120 x 83 x 71 mm) |
5.1 x
3.8 x
3.1 in. (129 x 96 x 78 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.75 microns | 5.93 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2336 x 1720 (4.0 MP, Other), 2336 x 1560 (3.6 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1744 x 1744 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3488 x 2624 (9.2 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 2000 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2624 x 2624 (6.9 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3 compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.3 | 20.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (1p/2p/3p/4p/6p/8p/12p/15p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) or MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA OIS | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f.5.6 -f/ 22 (tele) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint | Fast Hybrid AF: Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor | EVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 3,686K-dot Quad VGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, Approx. 23mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA standard), STD 60fps / HI 120fps, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels) | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x | 0.78x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots (307,000 px) | 1,440,000 dots (360,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 15.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 EV steps | AUTO, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to ISO 50 - 204800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) | Auto (with Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Underwater, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome | Picture Effect: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Soft High-key; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds | 2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 8.3 m / 27.2 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN=10.5 (ISO 160, m) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Multi Interface Hot Shoe with Digital Audio Interface, Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
| Other Memory: | Dual SD UHS-II | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3 compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) or MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional via IR, USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type-C), Remote Jack | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), Multi Micro-B USB 2.0, Type-D Micro HDMI, 1000Base-T Ethernet, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone Jacks, Sync Terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.45 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.44 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.3 | 20.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 18 | 361 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 20.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 239 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 20.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 226 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.19 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.079 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.47 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.063 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.191s | |
| Startup Time: | 1.3 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | 690 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 110 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | 7.2v 1200 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver | Free downloads of Sony Imaging Edge Remote, Viewer and Edit |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black, white, or silver in various kit options. | |
