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-GX850
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
Lumix DC-G9225 mm²
Lumix DC-GX850- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DC-G9 and Lumix DC-GX850 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-GX850
20.33 MPEffective pixels16 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
3.33 µmPixel pitch3.75 µm
11.06 µm²Pixel area14.06 µm²
9.04 MP/cm²Pixel density7.11 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
658 gWeight269 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStoragemicroSD/SDHC/SDXC
Proprietary lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable Lithium-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-GX850 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DC-GX850 has the lighter body. The Lumix DC-G9 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DC-G9 and Lumix DC-GX850 were both released in 2017. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DC-GX850
Released in 2017, Lumix DC-GX850 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 269 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.