Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX7

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GX7 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GX9 was released 4 years after the GX7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX9 scores vs the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 has outside measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX9 and the GX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and GX7 is 82 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and GX7.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic GX9 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger GX9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.