Panasonic Lumix G9 II 2024
The 25.2MP Live MOS sensor and new engine debut the G series’ first phase-detection autofocus, enabling 60 fps bursts with AFC and 7.5-stop Dual I.S. 2 stabilization for tack-sharp action. Unique in-camera LEICA Monochrome and REAL TIME LUT profiles allow creative color grading directly from the sensor, skipping post-processing entirely. This camera is ideal for sports and wildlife photographers who require sustained high-speed capture and dependable subject tracking in a compact system.
Type Mirrorless
Sensor 25.2MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 225 pts
Burst 60 fps
Video 6K @120fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 5107 g
55 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong burst (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong af (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong stabilization (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average display (26th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 25.21 MP |
| Processor | new engine |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 225 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Apple ProRes |
Build
| Weight | 5.1 kg / 11.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G9 II | Sony a1 a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 225 | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 60 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 5107 | 658 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G9 II | 79.7 | 36.2 | 60 | 92.8 | 97.9 | 56.6 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 64.3 | 37 | 72.6 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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