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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberLX100 IIGX9
Alternate model number(s)
  • lx100m2
  • gx7 mark iii
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182018
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115124
Width (mm)6447
Height (mm)6672
Weight (g)392660
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic LX100Panasonic GX8
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)1720.3
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.363.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1776 x 1776(3.2 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2368 x 1776(4.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2496 x 1664(4.2 mp 3:2)
  • 2528 x 2528(6.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3360 x 2520(8.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 3552(12.6 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4736 x 3552(16.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4928 x 3288(16.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5152 x 2904(15.0 mp other)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 1752(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.39.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUXPanasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5 - 5.6 Asph. Power OIS (H-FS12060)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.00 - 34.0012.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.135
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.590.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5020
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.38-inch EVF (Live View Finder), 2764K-dots equivalent (field sequential), ~100% coverage, ~1.39x / 0.7x (35mm equivTilting 2760k-dot equivalent (field sequential) LCD, 1.39x / 0.70x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.391.39
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,240,0001,240,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, ISO 200 - 25600, extendable to 100; 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • awb
  • awbc
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough MonochromeSweep Panorama (Standard/Wide); Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, L. Monochrome D
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-4
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100)GN=6.0m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi or bluetooth
  • wi-fi and bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0 port
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.540.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.540.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.39.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)109140
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.29.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3432
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.29.2
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3329
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.160.15
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.15-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.190.06
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.550.36
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.05
Startup time (s)2.81
Play -> record time (s)1.30.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.81.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300260
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)240250
Battery life, video (minutes)3570
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio and silkypix developer studio downloads
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in black or silver.



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