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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was released 3 months before the GX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G9 matches up against the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GX9

 G9 GX9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic G9

 GX9 G9 
Screen resolution1240k1040kSharper screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GX9

 G9 GX9 
IntroducedNovember 2017February 2018Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 enjoys exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 vs the GX9.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and GX9 is 62 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and GX9.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Panasonic GX9
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography info
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
71
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging factors
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GX9
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-08 2018-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lb) 407 grams (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,500 $1,000