Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Released November 2017
(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

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).

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic LX100
G9 | LX100 | |||
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Announced | November 2017 | ![]() | September 2014 | Fresher by 39 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic G9
LX100 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic LX100
G9 | LX100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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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 |