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General Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Brand Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DC-GX9 Lumix DMC-GX850 Lumix DMC-GX85 Lumix DMC-GX8 Lumix DMC-GX7 Lumix DMC-GX1
Predecessor Model - - - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 -
Successor Model - - - - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
MSRP $999 (w/12-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens) $549 (body only) £509 (body only), $799/£599 (w/12-32mm lens), £729 (w/12-32 and 35-100mm lenses) $1199 $999 (body only), $1099 (with 14-42 lens) -
Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens
Body Type Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless
Video Capture
Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS
Sensor Size Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Total Pixels 21.77 Megapixel 16.84 Megapixel 16.84 Megapixel 21.77 Megapixel 16.84 Megapixel 17 Megapixel
Effective Pixels 20.3 Megapixel 16 Megapixel 16 Megapixel 20.3 Megapixel 16 Megapixel 16 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range 200 - 25,600 200 - 25,600 200 - 25,600 200 - 25,600 200 - 25,600 160 - 12,800
Boosted ISO Range 100 - 25,600 100 - 25,600 100 - 25,600 100 - 25,600 125 - 25,600 -
Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine Venus Engine Venus Engine Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Other Resolutions - - 4:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3424, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712) 4:3 (3712 x 2784, 2624 x 1968), 3:2 (5184 x 3456, 3712 x 2480, 2624 x 1752, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (5184 x 2920, 3840 x 2160, 1824 x 1024), 1:1 (3888 x 3888, 1968 x 1968, 1712 x 1712) 4592 x 3064, 4592 x 3064, 4592 x 2584, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1712 x 1712 4576 x 3056, 4576 x 2576, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024 , 1712 x 1712, 1712 x 1712
Image Aspect Ratios 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format JPEG, RAW JPEG, MPO, RAW JPEG, RAW - - -
JPEG Quality Levels Fine, standard Fine, standard Fine, standard Fine, standard Fine, Standard Fine, Standard
Color Space - - sRGB, Adobe RGB sRGB, Adobe RGB sRGB, Adobe RGB -
Timelapse Recording
White Balance Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 - - - - -
WB Bracketing - - - - 3 exposures in blue/amber or magneta/green axis 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Autofocus Modes Multi-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 		Multi-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 		Multi-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 Servo Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
AF Detection Range -4 to +18 EV -4 to +18 EV - - - -
Number of Focus Points 49 49 49 49 23 23
Number of Cross-type Focus Points - - - - 0 0
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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor 2x 2x 2x 2x 2x 2x
Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift Sensor Shift Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation 4 stops - - - - -
Digital Image Stabilization
Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Screen Type Tilting Tilting Tilting Fully Articulated Tilting Fixed
Screen Technology TFT LCD TFT LCD TFT LCD OLED LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen - - - -
Screen Size 3.0" 3.0" 3.0" 3.0" 3.0" 3.0"
Screen Resolution 1,240k dot 1,040k dot 1,040k dot 1,040k dot 1,040k dot 460k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition
Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% - 100% 100% 100% -
Viewfinder Magnification 1.39x - 1.39x 1.54x 1.39x -
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.70x - 0.70x 0.77x 0.70x -
Viewfinder Resolution 2,760k dot - 2,765k dot 2,360k dot 2,765k dot -
Viewfinder Eyepoint 17.5 mm - 17.5 mm 21 mm 17.5 mm -
Diopter Adjustment -4 to +3 - -4 to +3 -4 to +3 -4 to +3 -
Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Shutter Type Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane - - - - -
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 sec 60 sec 60 sec 60 sec 60 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec 1/500 sec 1/4000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) 1/16000 sec 1/16000 sec 1/16000 sec 1/16000 sec 1/16000 sec -
Max Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 10.0 fps 8.0 fps 10.0 fps 5.0 fps 4.2 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer Up 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes Auto
auto w/redeye reduction
forced on
forced on w/redeye reduction
slow sync
slow sync w/redeye reduction
forced off 		Auto
auto w/redeye reduction
on
on w/redeye reduction
slow sync
slow sync w/redeye reduction 		Auto
auto w/redeye reduction
forced on
forced on w/redeye reduction
slow sync
slow sync w/redeye reduction
forced off 		Auto
auto w/redeye reduction
forced on
forced on w/redeye reduction
slow sync
slow sync w/redeye reduction
forced off 		Auto
Auto & Red-eye reduction
Fill-in flash
Slow sync
Slow sync w/red-eye reduction
off 		Auto
On
Off
Red-Eye
Slow Sync
Flash Range 6.00 m at ISO 200 4.00 m at ISO 100 6.00 m at ISO 200 - 7.00 m at ISO 200 7.60 m
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec 1/50 sec 1/160 sec - 1/320 sec 1/160 sec
Flash Compensation -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) -2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps) -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) - - -
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System TTL - TTL - - -
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe - Hot Shoe Hot Shoe Hot Shoe -
Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Exposure Metering Modes Multi
Center-weighted
Spot 		Multi
Center-weighted
Spot 		Multi
Center-weighted
Spot 		Multi
Center-weighted
Spot 		Multi
Center-weighted
Spot 		Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority - - -
Metering Range 0 to +18 EV 0 to +18 EV 0 to +18 EV - - -
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) ±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, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) ±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) ±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) - - - - -
DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
DxO Low Light ISO - 586 662 806 718 703
DxO Color Depth - 23.2 22.9 23.5 22.6 20.8
DxO Dynamic Range - 13.3 12.6 12.6 12.2 10.6
DxO Overall Score - 73 71 75 70 55
Video Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Internal Recording Modes MP4
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 Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External Recording Modes HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
1920 x 1080p 		- - - - -
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit 30 min - unlimited 30 min 30 min 30 min
Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Power I/O 1 x Micro-USB Input/Output - - - - -
Other I/O 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input 		- - - - -
USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output Micro Micro Micro Micro Mini Type C Mini Type C
Speaker Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono
Built-in Microphone Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port
Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz -
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version 4.2 LE - - - - -
NFC - - -
Remote Control via smartphone via smartphone via smartphone wired and via smartphone Optional DMW-RSL1
Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C - - - -
Operating Humidity 10 to 80% 10 to 80% - - - -
Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47 mm (4.88 x 2.83 x 1.85") 107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3") 122 x 71 x 44 mm (4.8 x 2.8 x 1.73") 133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48") 123 x 71 x 55 mm (4.83 x 2.78 x 2.15") 116 x 68 x 39 mm (4.57 x 2.68 x 1.54")
Weight (inc. batteries) 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz) 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz) 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz) 318 g (0.70 lb / 11.22 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 10.3 x 6.1 x 4.35" 6.65 x 5.6 x 4.15" 6.7 x 6.1 x 4.1" 7.7 x 6.8 x 5.2" 7.5 x 6.5 x 5" 8.1 x 6.9 x 4.4"
Package Weight 2.585 lb 1.475 lb 1.75 lb 2.4 lb - -
Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Battery Pack - DMW-BLH7 - - - -
Battery Life 260 shots 210 shots 290 shots 330 shots 350 shots 300 shots
USB Charging - - - - -
Internal Storage
External Storage Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Other Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs 2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots 2 or 10 sec
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) - - - - -
Accessory Mount 1 x Hot Shoe Mount - - - - -
Electronic Level Gauge -
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System Supersonic wave filter - - - - -
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