• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic GH5 advantages over Panasonic G9

  • Less expensive
    $1100 vs $1498
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    600 vs 50 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic G9 advantages over Panasonic GH5

  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.83x vs 0.76x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    60.0 fps vs 11.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    60.0 fps vs 11.9 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • 20MP sensor; Better per-pixel sharpness; Very good, slightly improved dynamic range and high ISOs; Stellar 4K video up to 60p with no crop; 6K Photo; Dual UHS-II SD slots; Good battery life for its class.

  • Buffer is deep, but slow to clear; Expensive; Menus still confusing; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.

  • Great build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Excellent performance; Fast shooting speeds; 4K/60p video.

  • No phase-detection autofocus; 10-minute limit for 4k60p video clips; No V-Log or 10-bit video.

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic GH5
Panasonic GH4
  • $1266
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $898
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
Panasonic G9
Panasonic GH4
  • $965
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $898
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compared to Panasonic G85

Panasonic GH5
Panasonic G85
  • $1266
  • 4/3
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $631
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Panasonic G9
Panasonic G85
  • $965
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $631
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GH5
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $1266
  • 4/3
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $949
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
Panasonic G9
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $965
  • 4/3
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Top deck display
  • $949
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Longer video battery life

Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5
Panasonic G95
  • $1266
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Panasonic G9
Panasonic G95
  • $965
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Olympus E-M1 Mark III

Panasonic GH5
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
  • $1266
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • Longer video battery life
Panasonic G9
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
  • $965
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • Longer video battery life
  • On-sensor phase detect
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