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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was released 3 years later than the GH4 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 scores vs the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GH4

 G9 GH4 
AnnouncedNovember 2017February 2014Fresher by 46 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic G9

 GH4 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH4

 G9 GH4 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 comes with exterior measurements 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 GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 compared to the GH4.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and GH4 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and GH4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic G9 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography information
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery power (400 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography information
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 shots)
77
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
environment proof
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (400 shots)
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Vlogging camera
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (560g)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-11-08 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.67x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 791
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch pricing $1,500 $1,500