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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3 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
  • Introduced November 2017
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Successor is Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GH3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The G9 was introduced 5 years after the GH3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 grades against the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GH3

 G9 GH3 
AnnouncedNovember 2017September 2012Newer by 63 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic G9

 GH3 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH3

 G9 GH3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 versus the GH3.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and GH3 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and GH3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic G9 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH3
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Street photography factors
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography factors
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery life (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
63
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (400 CIPA)
71
great battery (540 shots)
weather sealing
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (550g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (400 per charge)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (540 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging highlights
76
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
65
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-08 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.67x
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 speed 20.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 812
Other
Battery life 400 photos 540 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $1,500 $799