Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S
Portability
62 Imaging
61 Features
90 Overall
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62 Imaging
61 Features
90 Overall
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Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GH5S
| G9 | GH5S |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic G9
| GH5S | G9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5S
| G9 | GH5S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2017 |  | January 2018 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
Analyze the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and GH5S is 62 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
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Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
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)
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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Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
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
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 photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
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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Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
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)
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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Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
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
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
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic 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 |
