Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GM1

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic GM1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GM1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GX9 was introduced 4 years after the GM1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX9 grades versus the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 offers outer 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 GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX9 compared to the GM1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and GM1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and GM1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GX9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.