Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH2

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.