Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GM1
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
72


93 Imaging
52 Features
60 Overall
55
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2017
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Introduced December 2013
- New Model is Panasonic GM5

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic GM1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GM1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

The G9 was revealed 3 years later than the GM1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 matches up against the GM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GM1
G9 | GM1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | November 2017 | ![]() | December 2013 | Fresher by 48 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic G9
GM1 | G9 |
---|
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GM1
G9 | GM1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 comes with external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 and the GM1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and GM1 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and GM1.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic G9 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-11-08 | 2013-12-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/500s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/50s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | 658g (1.45 pounds) | 204g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 230 images |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Price at release | $1,500 | $750 |