Panasonic GX9 vs Canon EOS R

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Panasonic GX9 vs Canon EOS R

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GX9 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic GX9 in the real world.
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Compare Panasonic GX9 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GX9 conclusion.

35mm 864.0mm²
30.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Panasonic GX9 advantages over Canon EOS R

Less expensive
$798 vs $2499
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
46 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
660g vs 1360g
Lighter weight
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.1 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS R advantages over Panasonic GX9

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.36 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1240k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
30.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger RAW buffer
65 vs 32 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
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
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality; Good high ISO performance for its class; Improved JPEG processing; Fast autofocus; Fast ~9fps burst mode.
Smallish field-sequential EVF; Below average battery life; No mic/headphone jacks; Noticeable crop on 4K video.
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Very good overall image quality; Good dynamic range & very good high ISO performance; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF performance; Sharp native lenses; Great performance with adapted optics; Compact design; Fully articulating LCD.
Sensor performance lags behind competition; No In-Body Image Stabilization; Sluggish burst speed with C-AF; Mediocre battery life; No 4Kp60; 1.7x 4K crop; Ergonomics could be better.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GX85

$898
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85

Canon EOS R

Panasonic GX85

$1596
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-M10 III

$898
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Canon EOS R

Olympus E-M10 III

$1596
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$549
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Olympus E-M10 III

Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-PL9

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$700
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-PL9

Canon EOS R

Olympus E-PL9

$1596
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$700
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS R vs Olympus E-PL9

Compared to Nikon Z7

Panasonic GX9

Nikon Z7

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

$1596
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Nikon Z6

Panasonic GX9

Nikon Z6

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

$1596
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6

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