Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 vs Leica X Vario

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      BrandPanasonicLeica
      ModelLumix DC-GX9X Vario
      Predecessor ModelLeica X2
      MSRP$999 (w/12-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600100 - 12,500
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884928 x 3272
      Other Resolutions4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom2.5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,240k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync
      Studio
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      DxO Low Light ISO1320
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.7
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 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 29.98 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Dimensions124 x 72 x 47 mm (4.88 x 2.83 x 1.85")133 x 73 x 95 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74")
      Weight (inc. batteries)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.3 x 6.1 x 4.35"8.8 x 8.5 x 6.6"
      Package Weight2.585 lb5 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Battery PackBP-DC8
      Battery Life260 shots450 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Leica X Vario
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secsYes (2 or 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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