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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GH5S (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was introduced 2 months prior to the GH5S so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G9 grades versus the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GH5S

 G9 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic G9

 GH5S G9 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5S

 G9 GH5S 
AnnouncedNovember 2017January 2018Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 comes with outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 and the GH5S.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and GH5S is 62 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and GH5S.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic G9 to show extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
68
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
61
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5S
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-11-08 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine 10
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 10MP
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 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Physical 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 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 400 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $1,500 $2,498