Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GH5 II
G9 | GH5 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Panasonic G9
GH5 II | G9 | |||
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Launched | July 2021 | November 2017 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5 II
G9 | GH5 II | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | |
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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 |