Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH4

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

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.

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

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.