Panasonic LUMIX G9 vs Panasonic LUMIX GH4

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 has a better evf resolution (3.68M dots vs 1.74M dots).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 has a better 4k recording (Up to 60p vs Up to 30p).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 has a better continuous shooting (20 fps vs 12 fps).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 has a better buffer (raw) (60 shots vs 40 shots).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 has a better low light af (-4 EV vs -3 EV).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX G9
Panasonic
$1,699
Panasonic LUMIX GH4
Panasonic
$1,699
Imaging
Sensor TypeDigital Live MOSDigital Live MOS
Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Effective Resolution20.3 MP16 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)200 โ€“ 25600200 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)100 โ€“ 25600100 โ€“ 25600
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/320001/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting20 fps12 fps
Buffer (RAW)60 shots40 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 180pUp to 180p
10-bit InternalYesNo
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesV-Log L / HLGV-Log L
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points225225
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-4 EV-3 EV
Eye AFYesNo
Animal AFYesNo
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.68M dots1.74M dots
EVF Magnification0.83x0.67x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots1.04M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2v4.0
USBUSB-C 3.1Micro USB 3.0
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,699$1,699
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions136.9ร—97.3ร—91.6 mm133.2ร—93.4ร—83.3 mm
Weight658g (1.45 lb)560g (1.23 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
In-Body StabilizationYesNo
Battery Life (EVF)400 shots500 shots
Battery Life (LCD)440 shots500 shots
Battery TypeDMW-BLF19DMW-BLC12