Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF3
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF6
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GF5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GX9 was released 5 years after the GF5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX9 grades against the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic GF5
GX9 | GF5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | April 2012 | Newer by 72 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 920k | Crisper display (+320k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic GX9
GF5 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF5
GX9 | GF5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 compared to the GF5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and GF5 is 82 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and GF5.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer GX9 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-02-13 | 2012-04-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 6.30 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 grams (0.90 pounds) | 267 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 360 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,000 | $600 |