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Panasonic Lumix G9 vs Panasonic Lumix GH5

The Panasonic Lumix G9 and the Panasonic Lumix GH5 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Panasonic Lumix G9 and the Panasonic Lumix GH5

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
SpecPanasonic Lumix G9Panasonic Lumix GH5
MakerPanasonicPanasonic
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
SensorMicro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mmMicro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm
Crop factor2×2×
Resolution20.3 MP20.3 MP
Stabilisationin the bodyin the body
Announced20172017
Typemirrorless cameramirrorless camera
Weight658 glighter725 g
Lenses in this guide125 for its sensor125 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both camerasMicro Four Thirds17.3 × 13 mmCrop factor 2×
Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Panasonic Lumix G9 2×, Panasonic Lumix GH5 2×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.

50mm on either · 20°
Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Panasonic Lumix G9: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix GH5: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.

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