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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GF2 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GX9 was introduced 7 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX9 grades versus the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic GF2

 GX9 GF2 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2011Fresher by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GX9

 GF2 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF2

 GX9 GF2 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 offers external measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX9 versus the GF2.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and GF2 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and GF2.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic GX9 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger GX9 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX9
Street photography with Panasonic GF2
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography advice
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography details
71
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (260 per charge)
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging information
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
32
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-13 2011-02-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 pounds) 310 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 506
Other
Battery life 260 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,000 $330