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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2018
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GX9 was introduced 2 years later than the GX8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX9 grades vs the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic GX8

 GX9 GX8 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2015Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic GX9

 GX8 GX9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GX8

 GX9 GX8 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 has outside measurements 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 GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX9 compared to the GX8.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and GX8 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and GX8.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent GX9 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
Panasonic GX8 Street photography details
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
80
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography features
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery power (330 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography features
71
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
73
environment proof
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography features
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (260 shots)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging info
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
81
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GX8
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-13 2015-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 pounds) 487 gr (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 806
Other
Battery life 260 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,000 $898