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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5 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 F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and F5 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and F5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was introduced 4 years later than the F5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the G9 grades against the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic F5

 G9 F5 
LaunchedNovember 2017January 2013Fresher by 59 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic G9

 F5 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic F5

 G9 F5 

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 features external 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 F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 and the F5.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and F5 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and F5.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G9 will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent G9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
29
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography details
Panasonic F5 Street photography details
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (400 per charge)
68
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (400 CIPA)
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
76
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic F5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-11-08 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,500 $100