Reasons to choose Lumix DC-G9
Released in 2017, Lumix DC-G9 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 20.33 MP effective resolution, and a 658 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
Lumix DC-G9225 mm²
Lumix DC-GH5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DC-G9 and Lumix DC-GH5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Lumix DC-G9MetricLumix DC-GH5
20.33 MPEffective pixels20.3 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
3.33 µmPixel pitch3.33 µm
11.06 µm²Pixel area11.08 µm²
9.04 MP/cm²Pixel density9.03 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video4,096 × 2,160
658 gWeight725 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Proprietary lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-ion Battery Pack Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DC-G9 and Lumix DC-GH5 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DC-G9 has the lighter body. The Lumix DC-G9 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DC-G9 and Lumix DC-GH5 were both released in 2017. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DC-GH5
Released in 2017, Lumix DC-GH5 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 20.3 MP effective resolution, and a 725 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.