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Panasonic Lumix G9 vs Panasonic Lumix GX8

The Panasonic Lumix G9 and the Panasonic Lumix GX8 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G9 if you want a newer model (2017 against 2015), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Panasonic Lumix GX8 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Panasonic Lumix G9	Panasonic Lumix GX8
Maker	Panasonic	Panasonic
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm	Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm
Crop factor	2×	2×
Resolution	20.3 MP	20.3 MP
Stabilisation	in the body	in the body
Announced	2017	2015
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Weight	658 g	not listed
Lenses in this guide	125 for its sensor	125 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Panasonic Lumix G9 2×, Panasonic Lumix GX8 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.

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 GX8: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.