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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 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 GF5
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic GF5

 GX9 GF5 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2012Newer by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k920kCrisper display (+320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic GX9

 GF5 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF5

 GX9 GF5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and GF5 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
55
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Panasonic GF5 Street photography features
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (260 per charge)
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography information
71
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
61
includes touch focus
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (260 CIPA)
59
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging highlights
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GF5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
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