Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
- Superseded the Panasonic LX7

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") posses different sensor sizing.

The G9 was announced 14 months later than the LX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G9 scores against the LX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic LX10
G9 | LX10 | |||
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Introduced | November 2017 | ![]() | September 2016 | More recent by 14 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic G9
LX10 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic LX10
G9 | LX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in 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") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 versus the LX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and LX10 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and LX10.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The G9 features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more recent G9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-LX15 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-11-08 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.4-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MP4, H.264, AAC |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 658 grams (1.45 lbs) | 310 grams (0.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 20 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Cost at release | $1,500 | $700 |