Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GH4

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GH4, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GX9 was manufactured 4 years after the GH4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX9 grades vs the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 comes with outside 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) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GX9 compared to the GH4.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and GH4 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and GH4.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic GX9 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern GX9 provides a benefit in sensor technology.