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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX100 II
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic LX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was revealed 3 years later than the LX100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the G9 grades against the LX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic LX100

 G9 LX100 
AnnouncedNovember 2017September 2014Fresher by 39 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic G9

 LX100 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic LX100

 G9 LX100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 comes with external measurements 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 LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 and the LX100.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and LX100 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and LX100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic G9 to give you more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G9 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography info
Panasonic LX100 Street photography info
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
76
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography features
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography factors
70
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (400 shots)
75
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
73
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging details
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-11-08 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options 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, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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 658 grams (1.45 pounds) 393 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,500 $800