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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G6 Comparison

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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G6 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing G9 and G6, two Mirrorless cameras by Panasonic. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 is a Pro Mirrorless class camera and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless class camera.

Panasonic G9 was introduced to market in November 2017 and Panasonic G6 was launched in April 2013. As you can see, G6 is 4 years older than G9. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

G9 and G6 are members of Panasonic's G series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Panasonic G Series History
Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
Panasonic G100
  
2020 20.0MP - Four Thirds 10.0 fps 116 x 83 x 54mm 352g
Panasonic G95
  
2019 20.3MP - Four Thirds 9.0 fps 130 x 94 x 77mm 536g
Panasonic G9
2017 20.0MP - Four Thirds 20.0 fps 137 x 97 x 92mm 658g
Panasonic G7
  
2015 16.0MP - Four Thirds 7.0 fps 125 x 86 x 77mm 410g
Panasonic G6
2013 16.0MP - Four Thirds 7.0 fps 122 x 85 x 71mm 390g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic G9 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-11-08
  • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 658g. 137 x 97 x 92 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Panasonic G6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-04-24
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 390g. 122 x 85 x 71 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Viewfinder Magnification
0.83x vs 0.7x Larger Viewfinder
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
225 vs 23 202 more focus points
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
20.0fps vs 7.0fps 13 fps faster
Battery Life
400 shots vs 340 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution
3680k dot vs 1440k dot 155% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Pixel Shift High-Res Mode
Yes (80.0MP) vs No Increased resolution with pixel shift
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
6K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 18MP photos from Video footage
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Max Video Bit rate
150mbps vs 28mbps Higher bit rate for better video quality
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 over Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight
390 g vs 658 g 268 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
14.12µm2 vs 11.16µm2 26% larger pixel area
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.036k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
20.0fps vs 7.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Dual-axis Electronic Level
Yes vs Yes Level the camera easily in two axis
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G6: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic G9 has external dimensions of 137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62″) and weighs 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic G6 has external dimensions of 122 x 85 x 71 mm (4.8 x 3.35 x 2.8″) and weighs 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6. Panasonic G6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Panasonic G9.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G6 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6.
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G6 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic G6 is significantly lighter (268g ) than the Panasonic G9 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 have the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Four Thirds sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

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Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that G9 has a big advantage over G6 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfie shots and video.
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G6: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic G9 has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic G6 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Another difference between these two cameras is that Panasonic G9's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the G9 and G6 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 Cameras


Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Panasonic G6 has 26% larger pixel area (14.12µm2 vs 11.16µm2) compared to Panasonic G9, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G6 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 have the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount and currently there are 119 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Panasonic G9 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization (IS) which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. G9's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compensate vibration up to 6.5-stops according to CIPA standards.
On the other hand, Panasonic G6 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 32 lenses for Micro Four Thirds mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Panasonic G9 Lenses # of Panasonic G6 Lenses
Standard Zoom 17 17
Standard Prime 15 15
Wideangle Zoom 6 6
Wideangle Prime 32 32
Telephoto Zoom 19 19
Telephoto Prime 11 11
SuperZoom 8 8
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 5 5
Macro Prime 4 4
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 1
TOTAL 119 119

Here are some of the most popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for G9 and G6
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
FourThirds 382gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
FourThirds 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
FourThirds 210gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
FourThirds 1120gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
FourThirds 655gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
FourThirds 320gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
FourThirds 985gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
FourThirds 91gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic G9 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G6 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Panasonic G9 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic G6 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Panasonic G9 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G6 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
225 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
23 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic G9 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
658g
Body Thickness 92mm
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
390g
Body Thickness 71mm
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Panasonic G9 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic G6 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G6: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G6 scores compare:

Panasonic G9
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #50 out of 101 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #70 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Panasonic G6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #84 out of 101 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #216 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Panasonic G9 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic G6 in all criteria except one: Portability. Panasonic G6 is significantly smaller than Panasonic G9. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic G6. Otherwise, Panasonic G9 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic G9 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Announced 2017-11-08 2013-04-24
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 224.90mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 160 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 225 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of Available Lenses 119 119
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,680k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.83x 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/160s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 20.0 fps 7.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 658g 390g
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm 122 x 85 x 71mm
Battery Life 400 shots 340 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 61
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.3
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 639
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