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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 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 GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was unveiled 11 months after the GH5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G9 grades vs the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GH5

 G9 GH5 
RevealedNovember 2017January 2017More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic G9

 GH5 G9 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5

 G9 GH5 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 has got external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 and the GH5.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and GH5 is 62 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and GH5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher G9 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography info
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
76
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography info
Panasonic GH5 Street photography info
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery (400 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography features
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
68
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography factors
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (400 shots)
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-11-08 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lbs) 725 gr (1.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $1,500 $1,298