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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9 (Full Review)

• 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

Panasonic GX8 (Full Review)

• 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

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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).

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The 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.

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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.

Panasonic GX9 front Panasonic GX9 screen back Panasonic GX8 front Panasonic GX8 screen back

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic GX8

GX9	GX8
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
Display type	Fully Articulated		Tilting	Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen		Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GX8

GX9	GX8
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).

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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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography highlightsPanasonic GX8 Portrait photography highlights76 has manual focus MP count decent (20 megapixels) sensor size is nice (Four Thirds) includes face detect autofocus exports RAW formats74 manual focus decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels) sensor size is nice (Four Thirds) comes with face detect focusing exports RAW filesSora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography detailsPanasonic GX8 Street photography details84 screen tilts up and down built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis) sensor size is nice (Four Thirds) exports RAW formats offers touch to focus very good ISO range (25,600)80 fully articulated screen has image stabilization (Sensor based) sensor size is nice (Four Thirds) exports RAW files supports touch focus environment proof good high ISO (25,600)Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography featuresPanasonic GX8 Sports photography features72 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds) built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis) MP count decent (20MP) sensor size is nice (Four Thirds) includes tracking focus sensor has phase detect autofocus bad battery power (260 CIPA)67 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s) silent shutter (1/16,000s) has image stabilization (Sensor based) decent sensor resolution (20MP) sensor size is nice (Four Thirds) comes with tracking focus environment proof terrible battery power (330 shots) lacks phase detect AFSamsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography featuresPanasonic GX8 Travel photography features71 connects via bluetooth offers touch to focus MP count decent (20MP) built-in flash bad battery power (260 CIPA) doesn't have selfie friendly screen73 environment proof supports touch focus decent sensor resolution (20MP) selfie friendly screen terrible battery power (330 CIPA)Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography featuresPanasonic GX8 Landscape photography features77 has manual focus swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount) screen is a decent size (3 inch) built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis) MP count decent (20MP) sensor size is nice (Four Thirds) doesnt have low pass filter very good ISO range (25,600) exports RAW formats bad battery power (260 shots)75 manual focus change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount) nice screen size (3 inch) has image stabilization (Sensor based) decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels) sensor size is nice (Four Thirds) good high ISO (25,600) exports RAW files environment proof terrible battery power (330 per charge)Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging infoPanasonic GX8 Vlogging info35 touchscreen functionality built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis) includes face detect autofocus video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls) doesn't have selfie friendly screen missing microphone port81 selfie friendly screen has touchscreen has image stabilization (Sensor based) comes with face detect focusing great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution) comes with mic jackPhotography Glossary

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic GX8

Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
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

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