Here are the first real size comparison pictures between the new Panasonic S9 and the Sony A7c cameras. Notice that the Sony has some room to further reduce the size of the camera due to the smaller mount. Panasonic can’t get smaller than this.
This is where I think the Panasonic outperforms the Sony:
- I like the clean design of the Lumix S9. The A7c has a cheaper look and feel.
- The Lumix has a great IBIS
- OpenGate is super useful
- From what I’ve seen, the APP integration works much better than Sony’s app.
That’s where I think the Sony is better than the Panasonic:
- The A7c series has a built-in EVF (for a photographer this is a must).
- The A7c series has a mechanical shutter
- many more controls on the Sony
- Far better autofocus performance
- Many pancake AF lenses that the L-mount system does not have.
Lumix S9 preorder links:
US&CA at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Panasonic US shop
EU at FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Panasonic UK shop.
18-40mm and 26mm reorder links:
18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 at BHphoto, WexUK.
26mm f/8.0 at BHphoto, Adorama, Panasonic US, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Panasonic UK.
images via DC.watch