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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic GH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GH2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was brought out 6 years later than the GH2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G9 scores against the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GH2

 G9 GH2 
LaunchedNovember 2017March 2011More recent by 81 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic G9

 GH2 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH2

 G9 GH2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 enjoys physical 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) while the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G9 and the GH2.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and GH2 is 62 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and GH2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic G9 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern G9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Panasonic GH2
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
68
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography features
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (330 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography highlights
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
62
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-08 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.60 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 pounds) 442 gr (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 655
Other
Battery life 400 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,500 $1,000