Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GM5

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GM5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GM5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GX9 was announced 3 years after the GM5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX9 scores against the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX9 compared to the GM5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and GM5 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and GM5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic GX9 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer GX9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.