In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 and Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 5.8K - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | 12-32mm lens |
Height | 10.03 cm | 7.21 cm |
Width | 13.84 cm | 12.4 cm |
Depth | 9.96 cm | 4.68 cm |
Weight | 739 g | 407 g |
Weight Details | Camera body only: 739 g Camera with battery and memory card: 823 g |
Camera body only: 407 g Camera with battery and memory card: 450 g |
Enclosure Colour | - | Silver |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant | - |
Optical Zoom | - | 2.7x |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 25.2 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 26,520,000 pixels | 21,770,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 25,210,000 pixels | 20,300,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 60 fps | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | - | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF), OLPF-less architecture |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO ASPH |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 24 - 64mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 20 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 84 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual |
Lens Construction | - | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | - | 37 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | - | ED glass, aspherical lens |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | - | 49 |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology | Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology, Manual Focus Assist |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye priority AF, Animal detection AF, Body detection AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF, Pinpoint AF |
Face Detection | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function, Pet Detection | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Electronic - LCD |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680,000 pixels (1280 x 960 x 3) | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.52x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +3 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
Features | Auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | 100-25600 | 200-12800 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
Extended ISO (Min) | 50 | 100 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 50, ISO auto, ISO 100-25600 | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight weighted | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | 1728 |
Exposure Modes | Bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing | Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing |
Special Effects | Sepia, Vivid, natural, monochrome, Flat, landscape, Cross Process, Highlight, Retro, Expressive, High Key, Low Key, Pop Colour, Old Days, Standard, L. Monochrome, L. Monochrome D, L. Classic Neo, L. Monochrome S, Cinelike D2, Cinelike V2, Like709 | - |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
Shutter Type | Mechanical, electronic | Mechanical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 3, 5, 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/250sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
Retouch | - | Clear Retouch function |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 1,840,000 pixels | 1,240,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Folding |
Display Features | - | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Camera Flash | - | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | - | 4.2 |
Flash Modes | - | Forced mode, auto mode, red-eye reduction, slow sync |
Features | - | Flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Digital Video Format | MPEG-4, H.264, MOV, ProRes 422, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 5760 x 4320 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | Linear PCM, AAC | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), AAC |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | Wind noise reduction |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card, CFexpress | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card, CFexpress | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | 5776 x 4336 4096 x 3072 2944 x 2208 11552 x 8672 - High Resolution Mode 8192 x 6144 - High Resolution Mode 5776 x 3848 4096 x 2728 2944 x 1960 11552 x 8672 - High Resolution Mode 8192 x 5464 - High Resolution Mode 5776 x 3248 4096 x 2304 2944 x 1656 11552 x 6496 - High Resolution Mode 8192 x 4608 - High Resolution Mode 4336 x 4336 3072 x 3072 2208 x 2208 8672 x 8672 - High Resolution Mode 6144 x 6144 - High Resolution Mode |
5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456 5184 x 2920 3712 x 2784 3712 x 2480 3840 x 2160 2624 x 1968 2624 x 1752 1920 x 1080 3888 x 3888 2784 x 2784 1968 x 1968 3328 x 2496 - 4K PHOTO 3504 x 2336 - 4K PHOTO 3840 x 2160 - 4K PHOTO 2880 x 2880 - 4K PHOTO |
Video Capture | - | H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 24Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps - 10Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Battery Type | Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included) |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Interface | HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, QR code scanning |
Print Standard | Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe, PC terminal | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB Type-C) HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Features | Vectorscope | - |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, custom | 10 sec, 2sec |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 8 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 60 frames per second, 14 frames per second, 75 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 6 frames per second |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, sharpness control, saturation control, contrast control, built-in cooling fan, USB charging, HDR image enhancement technology, hue control, no Optical Low Pass Filter (OLFP), slow motion recording, V-Log L recording, 3D Digital Noise Reduction Technology, 2D Digital Noise Reduction Technology, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, 4:2:2 10-bit internal rercording | Built-in speaker, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, Panorama Capture, text stamp, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, primary colour filter, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, cable holder, BNC adapter | Body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, hot shoe cap |
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Software | - | Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0 Premium Edition |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 5 years |