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I've used the G9 for 3 months now for sports and entertainment events at a large exhibitor in my city, here's what I have to say quite quickly: The body is perfect for me. The grip is the perfect depth for me. The weight is perfect for me. The construction feels rock solid. I've used it in deep Nova Scotia rains on a vacation 2 weeks ago, and I had no problems with the weather. I was excited to use a lcd display on top again because I've been using GH4's for 4 years now. The G9 was my major upgrade this year. I started out by forgetting about it, but as I readjusted to having the screen, I use it all the time now. Same situation with the analog joystick. I really like the moveable display screen. It makes everything look like gold. The programmable buttons are a god send, especially that dial on the front which I have programmed to switch into "night mode." The battery isn't as good as my GH4's, which I have the most experience with, and I presume it's because of the IBIS. The image quality is fantastic and 20mps is good enough. 24 would be perfect, but I have absolutely no issues with 20. The DR is good and I'm extremely happy with it. The files are large and I feel like I can really push them a lot in post-production to get enough out of them-- sometimes too much because I get carried away. I have had no issues editing photos and grain hasn't been an issue what-so-ever. Again, pixel peepers might hate that, but I came from a newspaper background, and generally when printing for publications or web, this isn't an issue in my opinion. I haven't used the video enough, and while in my experience it might be better than the GH4, the lack of control comparatively sorta' sucks a bit. The battery grip is also fantastic and matches the body perfectly. The menu's are fantastic, and that's something Panasonic has really nailed down for years now. At work we have a couple different bodies, but I usually rent. Last year we grabbed a Sony body and I can't remember which one, but they were fine. I disliked the menu's strongly and I found the ergonomics to be lacking, but that's my preference and for my needs. In conclusion, I wrote too much and should have just produced my own video review of the G9. Sorry about this everyone.

Finally Bought G9 today. Its a camera I like to shoot pictures with. Ergonomics are unbeatable. No matter how good other full frames cameras bring features on paper. But Lumix G9 images are more than good enough to compete and probably best fun gadget to use.

Another great and very detailed video! Thank you! I would appreciate if you could take more about video capabilities of each camera but you are a "Hybrid Shooter" after all :)

I absolutely love your reviews, much like I love those of David Thorpe! I have filmed my first video with the Sony A7iii and I must admit that the video quality along with stills quality is superb! But every time I use the Sony I miss the enjoyment I got when using my GH4...which leads me to continually want either a GH5 or a G9.

Wow, this is a great review. You seemed to anticipate ALL of the questions someone might have and so many questions I wish I knew to ask! I am mulling over a G9 for architecture interiors/exteriors shot in available light or at night. I have a Gx7 currently and the creative settings are very fun to use for arch. shooting. I would love to know how the creative settings are on the G9- thoughts?

You are one of the best photography reviewers on KZfaq. Great video & content. Keep up the good work & well done.

The video I was waiting for. Thank you for the details on each device!

I would like to point out that the Sony A7 III is Twice as expensive, So not exactly a fair comparison. Otherwise Great Video!

dude, 13k subs? Wtf. Congrats. As I discovered you you were at about 4k subs. Good old G85 Times! Keep it up. Still looking forward to your reviews. Very informative and professional as always.

This is a good analysis. These are the same two cameras I use everyday. The A7iii is stunningly capable and It’s always nearby when I need it. But the G9 is my constant companion and I can easily work within the confines of M43 in exchange for superb ergos and intuitive design.

Super video answering all my thoughts on the two formats..Many thanks.

I think your reviews are some of the best on youtube. Keep up the good work!

Another great video comparison! I’ve been looking forward this one. Nice job!

Man, at some point I was going to do this comparison but I see you beat me to it. And you do it so well :D Great stuff.

A very informative video with everything you need to know and more thank you. You having both cameras which one have you used the most and with what lens for still photograph? Thanks again.

thank you for the review, what camera did you use to make this video? i love the sharpness. and autofocus looks smooth. i have canon mark 3, and need to find an alternative with 4k and good autofocus, for my fitness videos and vlogging.

Great breakdown man. I love using my G85 for snapshots and holiday photos. If M4/3 has better ISO performance I would almost think about switching to it for my weddings. I still may rent a G9 for a wedding though.

Great review! Thank you for a very fair treatment of both cameras. Your assessment agrees with mine. No camera is perfect, or does it all. But these two are excellent!

Really relevant comparison! Both cameras are closely priced and have A LOT of strengths. I have both systems, and agree with everything you said. For me, I use M4/3rd for travel and everyday carry and Full Frame for portraits, sports and documentary work. I'm not a fan of the M/4rd f1.2 lenses as they're just as expensive the Full Frame equivalents and get away from the m/43rds advantage of small size package. But the new sensors have improved a great deal in low light. The gap is much smaller now up to ISO 6400.

Great content! Could you do a comparative test with using speed boosters on the Panasonic G9 and the Sony A6500 vs. the full frame Sony A7 III?

Great review. Each of us has our own criteria based on what's most important to us. For me, the fully articulated screen of the G9 is mandatory. The a73 has all kinds of wonderful features, but the fact that its screen only tilts makes it not nearly as usable with my aging knees. I've come to rely on a touch screen more and more, especially touch focus. And finally, in the real world, the extra stabilization in the Panasonic does a lot to offset the sensor size differences relative to dynamic range and noise. Your review is spot-on that these are both incredible cameras and can make incredible pictures. How fortunate we are to have such a wealth of capable tools!

Wonderful review and comparison! Great content as usual! Thanks!

Thank you, that was interesting. I guess for me there can only be one really viable option, partly because I am so fond of landscapes and need every bit of sensor size and the advantages that gives but also as I got a huge stash of old manual focus lenses and I die to use them and even APS-C makes me cringe (don't get me wrong I started that way as most of us in digital SLR). What you managed to do was to open my eyes to the capabilities of the Panasonic; for me the m4/3 has always been about portability, having a small camera and lens combo that can always be with you and now suddenly the m4/3 is LARGER than the full frame camera, but you shown that it has capabilities beyond, stabilization and viewfinder that is huge too. When it comes to ergonomics I'm not so sure Panasonic has an advantage, for me that is. As I have grew up on manual 135 film cameras and having aperture and shutter speed dial to turn besides the ISO (I think in ASA) having programmable buttons and stuff in menus is like trying to teach a chimpanzee the finer points of astrophysics I'm afraid.

Thank you man! You pretty much explained everything that i needed to know to get the a7 iii instead of gh5/g9 :)

Accurate, reliable, fun, entertaining and highly informative video. Excellent. Thank you very much.

Excellent review. I also have both these cameras and your review is spot-on IMO. I love the ergonomics of the G9. It fits in my hand perfectly. Sony should take a lesson from Panosonic on how to build a camera body that is comfortable and easy to navigate through menus. I am curious as to how you got the shot of the eagle in flight? My one big negative about the G9 is that it always wants to focus on busy backgrounds instead of the subject in the foreground. This is really frustrating when attempt to focus on a bird-in-flight.

2 years later. Is the G9 a viable travel video camera with the firmware updates (autofocus)? I will mostly be shooting wide angle and Vlogs. I like the G9 for the price and stabilization. It will mostly be used in run and gun scenarios. Thanks!

Awesome video. Very detailed, thank you.

Such a well done video. Somehow the word 'gracious' comes to my mind. Thank you!

Hello HS, like you, I bought the G9 for the viewfinder, but i'm having some trouble with it. I took some pics after a BB game on sigma 16mm, iso 800 or 1600. When I zoom in to check sharpness in the VF, it looks like a noisy blotchy mess, LCD monitor shows similar results maybe not quite as bad. When I look at the pictures on the PC, they're fine, no noise, sharp detail. What's going on ?, are there settings for the VF? It reminds me of watching a movie on TV in Dynamic setting vs Movie mode. Makes it very hard to confirm image quality? Is there some way to set the VF/monitor in "movie" mode and reduce gain (I have brightness on auto or at center position). Do you also have this problem of confirming sharpness? Thanks

Great video! Worth the wait. I'm actually leaning towards the G9. Though I have no idea what lens to buy and their price, going M43 would more likely be less expensive than going FF. What if I could only get one lens (or two, if I have to), what would you recommend for both systems? In order of importance; wide angle, food/macro, for street shooting and lastly, a bit of a zoom. Also, I think I stumbled on a video demystifying the "full-frame" look. Will edit comment when I find it.

Great video as many have said, but, the G9 is still going (and so is mine in January 2022) and has had some great upgrades and there is a Sony a IV now. Have you done a comparison of those now?

Great information. If you had to pick one of these two cameras which would you pick for mostly video?

Thank you for the great video. I myself have a G9 and was contemplating on trading it in for an A7iii. Both great cameras overall I see. Looks like it’s between great low light, dynamic range, and autofocus vs great ergonomics, in body stabilization, and lens selection (full frame lenses look to cost just as much as the camera!) Do you have the kit lens for the A7iii?

Very good comparison, you know how to make good reviews, I hope more people notice your channel.

On 10:32 you talk about track focus on Sony, and G9 and even GX8 have same feature and it's impressive. You can even select with your finger the element to track. Awesome. In automatic mode, it detects eyes of people and maintain focus on it.

Awesome review! Is the Panasonic G9 still with it in 2023? The 5 axis stabilization mechanism is really superb!

Great video. Spot on conclusion. I've been thinking about that exact combo of A7III and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 as to get that kind of sensor and AF performance. But ultimately the A7III and a fullframe system in general, doesn't fit in well with my kind of shooting. The G9 is a dream to use and I love the fact lenses can be kept really compact. That also allows a 2nd camera, like the GX80 to run next beside it as an in-and-around-the-house kind of camera with for instant the Leica 15mm f/1.7 on there. That combination has a similar footprint as the LX100. And the GH5S has shown sensor performance from a 4/3" has still got some tricks up its sleeve. Just think how far we've come from the GH4 that was terrible above ISO800, struggling with dynamic range, even colors... had a 4K crop and had no sensor stabilization. Imagine the next generation Panasonic cameras, they will be capable enough to handle any scenario. They just need to acknowledge their DfD system was a poor choice and start implementing a phase detect system. So I see a bright future there for MFT and not enough reason to get into the fullframe game. Speaking of which... with the excellent A7III and its competitive pricing... and a very neglected compact lens line-up for Sony APS-C... what will become of the Sony Axx00 series? I can hardly imagine anyone spending 1700,- on a A6700, like I said there hasn't been any compact Sony APS-C lenses developed in recent years and with that pricetag, wouldn't you just pick the A7III instead? I can only really see them bring the A5x00 series back and keep it sub-1000,- pricing. It will also be interesting to see more advanced mirrorless systems from Canon & Nikon.

Great video, very in depth and unbiased comparison.

I am so happy that Sony found it worthy to try Full Frame CSC's. I could have gone so wrong! But... oh my the Dynamic Range, the low levels of noise, the IBIS, the ... ah so good. Not cheap, but you pay for what you get here. And it is also is nice to see that Panasonic is also very capable to squeeze as much quality out of that smaller sensor. Very good quality! In the begin everybody laughed and said that those sensors were just kid toys. Look at those people who said that now. So both are a good buy.

As many others have said: thanks so much for such a well-rounded comparison and straight forward video. It is very much appreciated although I still can't decide which one to get 😆

What about 1080p quality in video? Which camera offers better detail?

Great review. For me they are different cameras as the cost difference is considerable and the handling is shockingly different. I tried the Sony and the lenses are very heavy. The zoom is very stiff. Don’t get me wrong, the Sony is a better camera in many ways but I’m not taking it traveling. It’s a monster. Each provides a different compromise. And if you’re a vlogger the Sony is not an option.

Your in-depth and FAIR comparisons (vs 6500 too) of the G9 have convinced me to upgrade from my entry level M43 camera to one. There's a crazy rebate going on right now making this camera $1097 new before subtracting the trade-in camera's value. That's just too good of a deal for this camera IMO. Thanks for all the info you have presented!

Very objective and practical comparison. Great job sir!

Very informative as I've recently tried both at an exhibition.

One of the best balanced reviews on these two cameras. I recently started exploring the G9 and am looking to buy it now. The Sony has all the rave about it but it didn’t sit well with me. Tried the a6400 and same. Moving from canon so I been watching tons of videos. Yours is one of the best. Keep at it.

Great comparison thanks. What camera are you using to showcase at 0:38 for e.g. That camera looks great for that purpose

Great video that explains the two cameras !!! I'm thinking of changing my camera and the two candidates are these two !!! I own a Gx80 and would like to step up my level. What would you recommend ??

Great detailed review as always. I wonder how the EM1-Mark II compares to the Panasonic G9. The one thing you didn't go more into in the video is how much the better IBIS on the G9 can help you get similar image quality to the full frame camera. For example on my EM1- Mark II I can use a super slow shutter speed and use a lower ISO than I would have to use on a Full Frame camera like Canon or Nikon. Of course the Sony has IBIS too, but not as good. So if you factor that in, the image quality in the real world is VERY close, and in some cases better on M43 like G9 or EM1-Mark II.

Awesome review,really helpful

Good review , clear honest and covering usable features.

Great video as usual, would you mind share your rough PP workflow-I like the clarity and sharp look to your images. I am A7RII shooter with micro 4/3 history mainly shooting with vintage adapted lenses. čau

Thanks for making this. I think many people overlooked the advantage offered by m43's very compact and complete lens system. As good as my A7iii and GM lens are, I am still holding onto all my m43 lens and seriously thinking to get the G9 (or the next em1).

Great video..... one major M43 advantage is lens size and not having to lug around a couple of Kg of full frame lenses. It's a big advantage when it's hot and mountainous.

When you say FF look is achievable on G9 with "suitable lenses", which lenses did you have in mind? Did you mean solely with the aid of Speedbooster, or can one also achieve that look with native mft lenses like the Pana Leica 42.5 f1.2 or the oly pro 17mm f1.2 for example?

Excellent comparison! They are both really good cameras!

Hi! Does the Panasonic g9's back wheel can be customised to set the iso as the A7III can do? If it can be customised I will agree that the G9 is better in use. I thound that the function is very useful.

Will you be reviewing the XT-3 when it gets out? Would love to see how its autofocus compares side by side with the A7III and G9

I think I need both!

Thanks very detailed and informative review. I think I'm going to buy the A73 it's just my first lens I'm trying to decide on. I think the 28mm F2 is first choice but the new 24mn F2.8 Samyang is tempting it's pity about the 28 75 Tamrons AF problems I'll wait and see.

Amazing job, thanks for sharing bro

You bought the Sony A7III in Malaysia? Saw the MCMC sticker

Have you tried a Metabones Speedbooster? With this you can adapt full frame lenses and keep the full frame look on MFT

Very good comparison and presentation. This video has me wishing for both cameras, but for a single camera solution, I am now wondering if a sensor in the middle, (APS-C), would not be a good solution for myself as a hobbyist. I will be studying your other videos.

Great vid as usual. What do I do, get a6500 with some decent glass or a7iii with the kit lens . Help. Ps I'm new to photography and video

I love the g9! Very undervalued camera with awsome stabilisation and great 8pmp high res mode.

Good comparision, waiting for sensor size video :) I got A6000 and thinking what I should choose now :)

please tell me what should i buy for video and photo , Sony a6600 or Lumix G9?

Throughout the video, I was wondering if you lived in Switzerland, Germany, Austria....even Hungary etc. Not for one moment did I consider Slovakia. I must visit Slovakia in the future, it looks a beautiful country. Thanks for a really interesting videos...I am inclined to upgrade from the GX7 to the G9 soon. Best wishes, Rob.

Très belle présentation merci...

One other thing. Because the micro four-thirds uses a different aspect ratio that I prefer, cropping a Sony image to that same aspect ratio would reduce its effective pixels from 24 megapixels to 21 megapixels. The difference between that and the Panasonic is so small as to be perfectly negligible.

Older video but good one. Own both. Unless you do mostly photography or low light work the gh5 or g9 with the Ibis is far superior for my use. Video 85. 15 photos. Love the dof in a7iii but that wears off. Like the flip screen, better firmware tech, size/eco system with Mft. The ff hype is more for sales than for most people use.

nice comparison. at what mm does the 12-60 stop being 2.8?

Auto focus of the G9 has been improved. Overall the whole G9 has been improved. This video is great, but maybe a revision or a comment from the author?

Great comparison. Do you have a straight comparison between Pan G9 and Olympus E-M1 III? Thanks

You have both the cameras. So what is the percentage usage in the last year for each? (Sony 70%, Pana 30%?) Which camera has taken your favourite pictures lately? Thanks

Hi.Thank you very much for good video.Help please with the choice, Sony A7III or Panasonic G9 for Weddings,record video,because I have lens Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2,and I think to buy this lens to Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 .Your opinion.Thanks for the answer.

THANK YOU for this Awesome review!!! I love my G9 but keep wondering if I should go full frame. I envy parts of the Sony but I think I am going to stick with my G9 because I LOVE the handling and smaller lenses. I can forego the 5-8% of the shots that I need a little more dynamic range. Besides I have been shooting auto-bracketing on my true HDR shots. THANKS!

Great video. But i still want both again. Like you said they are both great cameras. I have shot weddings with 4/3 with flash i was able to get great shots. But in a church it was tuff. I love Panasonic my first was a g7 and did a wedding with it and worked out great again with flash. I am torn do to budget. I have plenty of micro 4/3 lens so if i switch to sony i have to buy lens. Any recommendations on lens. Great video best one out there.

Love my G9 for its functionality, awesome lenses and ergonomics and if I had the money, I would get the a7r iii on top. The ideal combination imo.

both cameras are impressive. thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am a very satisfied subscriber. thumbs up.

Very helpful, thanks

Can someone tell me which camera would you choose from the options, I need great image quality, 4k and IBIS. I also need photo stacking in camera. 1. Olympus EM10 Mark IIIs 2. Panasonic G95 Which one is better? If these were the options. They say Olympus is the best IBIS, but want your optionin.

How is the sony a73 viewfinder compared to the g9

So i bought the G9 3 weeks ago from Adorama. Great customer service, great deal battery grip, nice powered mic (350.00 value) and 100 dollar gift card for free. I am still disappointed with the low light performance on the G9. Thinking of returning it for the Sony a7III. But with the super high price tag of the G lens, slowing me done to trade in my G9. Do you have any recommendations on lower cost lens. Or am i stuck spending a ton on Sony lens. Also really not crazy about the joystick and the front dial locations on G9. I like the front dial setup on my G7 better. My 10 year old daughter loves the G7 and her old GH1. So micro 4/3 will be part of this family for a long time. Love your videos great job on them.

Amazing content brother.

Awesome video I think I will go with the Sony A7iii really hope I can get my hands on one soon. Keep in touch my friend really enjoying your content

How do you feel about using a speed post with the g9 to get closer to that full frame look?

Masterful review!! Very informative, even for a legacy lens, old a7 shooter... thank you very much!

Amazing Video THX!

I’ve had a G9 for a couple of years and I’d say it’s the best handling camera I’ve ever owned - and I’ve used many marques down the years. I recently decided to try ‘full frame’ again via a second hand A7rii - initially with adapted EF lenses, which I’ve been slightly disappointed by. The experience with native primes (all Samyangs, but especially AF models) has been transformative. I’ll likely carry on using both, but the resolution from the Sony r, adds just an extra point of differentiation along with phenomenal dynamic range and of course depth of field control. I could wish for a Sony that had the ergonomics of the Panasonic, plus the incredible IBIS and some of the technological implementations of 4K shooting for stills. I can’t afford an S series Penny and the lenses I’d need for that system. Overall I agree with just about all the points you make. I would perhaps also add that the all-round rubber/polycarbonate skin on the G9 is something I prefer. The Sony is looking tatty around the sharp edges where the paintwork tend to scuff (the same is true of my Olympus EM1) whereas Panasonic’s/other marques tend to look pristine for longer. A minor point, but worth mentioning.

Very good comparison, thanks

Nice job. Thanks...

Im very curious what your views would be on comparing the sony rx10 iv vs G9... while very different...there are obvious similarities. Would the G9(100-300, 100-400) be an upgrade to the rx10 iv? (leaving out the interchangable lens pro's of course)

Oh man! Thanks for this clear review, i need it this! Sony is a small beast, bit Pany is more close to me. Cheers!

Right to the point and unbiased.

What does the Sony A7 III lack to be a perfect camera? For me: A flip out screen

Some great new cameras but I’m still enjoying my D500 for photography. Panasonic makes great stuff for video. I enjoy my G85 quite a bit for affordable, compact video. Pictures are are pretty good from the G85 too surprisingly.