Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Panasonic Lumix DC-G9: 2017 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85: 2016
- Weight: Panasonic Lumix DC-G9: 658 g ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85: 426 g
- Sensor resolution: Panasonic Lumix DC-G9: 5200 x 3910 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85: 4612 x 3468
- Effective megapixels: Panasonic Lumix DC-G9: 20.33 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85: 16.0
- Max. video mode: Panasonic Lumix DC-G9: 3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p) ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85: 3840x2160 (30p/24p)
- Battery: Panasonic Lumix DC-G9: Proprietary lithium-ion battery ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85: Lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 (20.33).
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DC-G9 | Lumix DMC-GX85 |
| Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Also known as | — | Lumix DMC-GX80,Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 136.9 x 97.3 x 91.6 mm | 122 x 70.6 x 43.9 mm |
| Weight | 658 g | 426 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 5200 x 3910 | 4612 x 3468 |
| Crop factor | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Total megapixels | 21.77 | 16.84 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.33 | 16.0 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (expandable to 100) | Auto, 200-25600 (extends to 100) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Proprietary lithium-ion battery | Lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |