Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic GX8
GX9 | GX8 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | July 2015 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1040k | Sharper display (+200k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic GX9
GX8 | GX9 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GX8
GX9 | GX8 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Look at the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and GX8 is 82 and 74 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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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 |