Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G6

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and G6 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was brought out 4 years after the G6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the G9 scores versus the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G9 against the G6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and G6 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and G6.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic G9 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger G9 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.