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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic G2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G5
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and G3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GX9 was announced 6 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX9 scores vs the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic G3

 GX9 G3 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2011More modern by 81 months
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic GX9

 G3 GX9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic G3

 GX9 G3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has outside measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GX9 vs the G3.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and G3 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and G3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger GX9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Panasonic G3
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
70
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography factors
Panasonic G3 Street photography factors
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
75
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography features
Panasonic G3 Sports photography features
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
46
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Travel photography highlights
71
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography features
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
62
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
Vlogging with Panasonic G3
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
70
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic G3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-13 2011-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
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 alias 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 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 336 gr (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life 260 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,000 $500