Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX5

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic LX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") have different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was launched 5 years after the LX5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 grades against the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 and the LX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and LX5 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and LX5.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G9 will show more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher G9 should have a benefit in sensor technology.