Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DC-G9Lumix DMC-G2
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      MSRP$1699 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.33 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      ProcessorVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000,4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, 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 SetAuto
      Daylight
      Cloudy
      Shade
      Halogen
      Flash
      White Set 1
      White Set 2
      Color temperature setting
      White Balance Adjustment:
      Blue bias
      Amber bias
      Magenta bias
      Green bias
      Bracketing:
      3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points225
      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-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      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-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.66x1.10x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.83x0.55x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicFocal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps2.6 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-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram AE
      Aperture Priority AE
      Shutter Priority AE
      Manual
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)Focus: AF Lock (AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode)
      Exposure AE Lock(AF/AE Button or Shutter button halfway pressed)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      DxO Low Light ISO493
      DxO Color Depth21.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score53
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Internal Recording ModesMP4 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]      		4:3 Aspect R@io:

      VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

      16:9 Aspect R@io:

      WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      HD movie: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Audio I/O1 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/Output
      Other I/O1 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 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%10 - 80% RH
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Dimensions137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62")124 x 84 x 74 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)428 g (0.94 lb / 15.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.75 x 6.05 x 5.75"
      Package Weight2.945 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Battery PackDMW-BLF19
      Battery Life400 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filterSupersonic wave filter


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