Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GX9 was manufactured 23 months after the GX85 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX9 scores vs the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 has got external measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85 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 are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 compared to the GX85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and GX85 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and GX85.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic GX9 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern GX9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.