Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 vs Panasonic Lumix GH5
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9: 2018 ; Panasonic Lumix GH5: 2017
- Weight: Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9: 407 g ; Panasonic Lumix GH5: 725 g
- Max. video mode: Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9: 3840x2160 (30p/24p) ; Panasonic Lumix GH5: 4096x2160 (24p)
- Battery: Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9: Lithium-ion battery ; Panasonic Lumix GH5: Li-ion Battery Pack
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| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Panasonic Lumix GH5 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DC-GX9 | Lumix GH5 |
| Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 124 x 72.1 x 46.8 mm | 138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm |
| Weight | 407 g | 725 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 5196 x 3907 | 5196 x 3907 |
| Crop factor | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Total megapixels | 21.77 | 21.77 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.3 | 20.3 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (extends to 100) | Auto, 200-25600 (extends to 100) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/8000 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 (30p/24p) | 4096x2160 (24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 1,240,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery | Li-ion Battery Pack |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |