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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

5.39 in
2.54 in
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
5.45 in
3.86 in
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
36
4.6 out of 5
16 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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44
4.7 out of 5
16 user ratings
5 stars
81 %
4 stars
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User rating
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
15 %
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43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
13 %
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Image sensor formatFour ThirdsFour Thirds
Sensor size0.68 in0.68 in
Effective pixels20.3 Mpx20.0 Mpx
Max resolution5184 x 3888 px5184 x 3888 px

Image

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO minimum100100
ISO maximum2560012800
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px5184 x 3888 px
White balance modes
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
  • RAW
  • JPEG
Photo effectsVivid
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryesyes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
HDRyesyes
AEB/HDR supportyesyes

Optics and focus

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)2.0 x2.0 x
Minimum aperture223.5
Maximum aperture223.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)LampLamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyesyes
Brightness adjustmentyesyes
Autofocus in recording modeyesyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • One Shot Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
Image stabiliserBuilt-inBuilt-in
Filter diameter2.28 in2.44 in
Phase detection autofocusnono
Number of AF points (contrast)225225

Screen and viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Screen size3.0 in3.2 in
Articulated LCDyesyes
Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD TFT
Display aspect ratio3:23:2
Screen dots10400001620000
Touch screenyesyes
Field of view100.0 %100.0 %
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution3680000.0 px3680000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification1.66 x1.52 x
Dioptre correctionyesyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 3-4 - 3
Separate info displayyesno
Flip-out screenyesyes

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Shooting modesScene
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Number of exposures33
Auto exposure lockyesyes
Continuous shootingyesyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Flash sync speed1/250s1/250s
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connection
  • Hot shoe
  • PC terminal
Hot shoe
Flash metering systemTTLTTL
Scene modes
  • Panorama
  • Landscape
Portrait
Manual settingsyesyes
Speed (JPEG)12.0 fps12.0 fps
Speed (RAW)12.0 fps12.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV0.3 - 1.0±EV

Videography features

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px4096 x 2160 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 10803840 x 2160
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)180.0 fps180.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps180.0 fps

Audio features

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Built-in speakersyesyes
Audio systemStereoStereo
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • LPCM
LPCM

Design

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Body typeCompactMILC
Body materialAluminum-magnesiumAluminum-magnesium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Orange,Silver
Black
Anti-dust systemyesyes
Environmentally sealedyesyes

Dimensions

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Weight9.49 oz22.75 oz
Width5.39 in5.45 in
Height2.54 in3.86 in
Depth1.31 in3.44 in

Storage

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Dual memory card slotsyesyes
Memory slots22
Storage types
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • Dual SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.31
  • RAW
  • DCF
  • Exif
  • RAW

Power

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)890410
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1860.0 mAh1860.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V7.2 V

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
HDMIyesyes
HDMI connector typeMicroFull-size
USB portyesyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB BUSB Type-C
USB version3.13.1
Microphone portyesyes
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.24.2 BLE
Firewirenono

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
GPSnono
Languages supportJPNMulti
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN

Pros & Cons

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          Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 - User Opinions

          • hisako
            over 1 year ago
            Although they both have a resolution of 3,680K-dot, the G9 has a magnification of 0.83x, with no blackout and a refresh rate that can be set as high as 120fps. The GH5 has a lower magnification of 0.73x, a refresh rate of 60fps and will blackout when shooting in burst mode.Dec 7, 2017
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