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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2021
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Successor is Panasonic GH6
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was unveiled 4 years prior to the GH5 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 matches up versus the GH5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 G9 GH5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Panasonic G9

 GH5 II G9 
LaunchedJuly 2021November 2017Fresher by 45 months
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5 II

 G9 GH5 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 against the GH5 II.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and GH5 II is 62 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and GH5 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older G9 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography advice
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography factors
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (400 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery power (400 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography information
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 shots)
69
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Vlogging camera
77
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
76
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4992 x 3744 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-11-08 2021-07-30
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 images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 108
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4992x3744
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lbs) 727 gr (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $1,500 $1,700