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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GH2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GX9 was launched 6 years after the GH2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX9 matches up against the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic GH2

 GX9 GH2 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2011Newer by 84 months
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic GX9

 GH2 GX9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GH2

 GX9 GH2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 has physical measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic GH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX9 against the GH2.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and GH2 is 82 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and GH2.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger GX9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
Panasonic GH2 Street photography details
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
Sports photography with Panasonic GH2
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (260 per charge)
46
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography features
71
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
62
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (260 shots)
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (330 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging details
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-13 2011-03-23
Physical type 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
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) 15.60 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 442 gr (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life 260 photos 330 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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,000 $1,000