Panasonic Lumix G9 II 2024

★★★★★ 4.6 (4)

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
Panasonic Lumix G9 II 2024 camera
55 Overall Score
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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

Performance Percentiles

AF 79.7
EVF 36.2
Build 60
Burst 92.8
Video 97.9
Sensor 56.6
Battery 44.9
Display 25.9
Connectivity 64.3
Social Proof 37
Stabilization 72.6

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 AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Panasonic Lumix G9 II 79.736.26092.897.956.644.925.964.33772.6
Sony a1 a1 II Compare 95.798.596.790.69967.99299.493.496.899.5
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare 98.587.894.792.889.358.596.598.993.489.699.5
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare 88.195.689.485.195.397.496.983.693.492.493.6
Nikon Z Z9 Compare 90.689.499.6969964.597.383.693.492.484.7
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.590.288.999.884.441.194.383.693.476.299.5

Usage Scores

Overall (54.8)Video (59.8)Travel (40.7)Youtube (48.5)Beginner (52.7)Vlogging (36.1)Streaming (48)Photography (55.2)Wedding Events (54.1)Sports Wildlife (54.8)Product Photography (49.9)

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