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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GX850, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was announced 11 months after the GX850 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G9 matches up against the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GX850

 G9 GX850 
IntroducedNovember 2017January 2017Newer by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic G9

 GX850 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GX850

 G9 GX850 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 vs the GX850.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and GX850 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and GX850.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic G9 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
66
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Street photography highlights
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 per charge)
79
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
71
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging details
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-08 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
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 w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 658 gr (1.45 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 210 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Launch price $1,500 $548