Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DC-G100Lumix DC-G9
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      MSRP$749 (w/12-32 lens), $799 (w/12-32 lens and tripod grip)$1699 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel20.33 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38885184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points49225
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,840k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.46x1.66x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.83x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/500 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 20 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye redduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range3.60 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock (AF/AE LOCK button)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Internal Recording ModesMP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps
      MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      1920 x 1080
      4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit10 min - UHD 4K@30/25/24p, Full HD@120/100p
      20 min - Full HD@60/50p
      30 min - Full HD@30/25/24p
      30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMultipleStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Dimensions116 x 83 x 54 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 2.13")137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 6.1 x 4.5"7.75 x 6.05 x 5.75"
      Package Weight1.665 lb2.945 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Battery PackBLG10DMW-BLF19
      Battery Life270 shots400 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemNoSupersonic wave filter


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