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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
62 Imaging
61 Features
90 Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
48 Features
60 Overall
52

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2 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
  • Launched November 2017
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and G2 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was manufactured 7 years after the G2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 grades versus the G2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 G9 G2 
LaunchedNovember 2017July 2010Newer by 90 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 G2 G9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 G9 G2 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 comes with exterior dimensions 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 G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 versus the G2.
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and G2 is 62 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and G2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic G9 to offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography highlights
76
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
60
 has manual focus
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Panasonic G2
75
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
65
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch focus
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (428g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G2 Sports photography advice
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 low battery power (400 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (3.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
Panasonic G2 Travel photography information
70
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery power (400 shots)
58
 features touch focus
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography features
76
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 two card slots
 low battery power (400 shots)
57
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone socket
61
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 includes face detection autofocus
 comes with external microphone support
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 more heavy than average in class (428g)
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-08 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options 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 Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $1,500 $1,000