Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX8

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The G9 was revealed 2 years after the GX8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 scores vs the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has got external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

See the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 and the GX8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and GX8 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and GX8.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher G9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.