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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic G9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was manufactured 2 years later than the G9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the G100 matches up versus the G9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic G9

 G100 G9 
RevealedJune 2020November 2017More recent by 32 months
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic G100

 G9 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G9

 G100 G9 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 vs the G9.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and G9 is 81 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and G9.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer G100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (270 shots)
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
77
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G9
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-06-24 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 658 gr (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Retail cost $698 $1,500