Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX7

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic GX7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GX7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was manufactured 4 years later than the GX7 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G9 scores vs the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 provides external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 compared to the GX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and GX7 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and GX7.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic G9 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent G9 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.