Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX9

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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX9

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

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

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Succeeded by the Panasonic G85
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Differences

Panasonic G7 advantages over Panasonic GX9

Less expensive
$498 vs $798
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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

360 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
240 vs 140 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic GX9 advantages over Panasonic G7

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Thinner
46 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.1 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera; Really fast autofocus; Good all-around performance too; Generous buffer depth; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder; Touch-screen controls; Very affordable pricetag
Out of the box, colors are muted by consumer standards; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands; Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
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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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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

$498
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic G6

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic G6

$898
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$898
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH4

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GH4

$898
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$898
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GX85

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GX85

$898
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G7

Olympus E-M1 II

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-M1 II

$898
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic G7

Olympus E-M10 III

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$549
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Panasonic G7 vs 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

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