Panasonic Lumix G G9 II 2025
With a 25.2MP Live MOS sensor, phase-detection autofocus, and 75fps blackout-free mechanical burst, it seizes split-second action sharply. Its 7.5-stop IBIS, weather sealing, and strong low-light output make it a portable powerhouse for handheld video in any light. This camera suits sports and wildlife shooters needing speed and reliable subject tracking, and video creators demanding 5.8K 60fps recording.
About This Camera
With a 25.2MP Live MOS sensor, phase-detection autofocus, and 75fps blackout-free mechanical burst, it seizes split-second action sharply. Its 7.5-stop IBIS, weather sealing, and strong low-light output make it a portable powerhouse for handheld video in any light. This camera suits sports and wildlife shooters needing speed and reliable subject tracking, and video creators demanding 5.8K 60fps recording.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 25.2MP micro-four-thirds
- Af points 779
- Burst fps 60
- Video 4K @120fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 25.2 |
| ISO Range | 200 |
| Processor | latest image processing engine |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Battery Life | 390 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | OM System OM-5 OM-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 33MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 759 | 425 | 273 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 60 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 610 | 526 | 620 | 590 | 366 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | 97.3 | 36.2 | 79.4 | 92.8 | 97.6 | 56.1 | 90.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 56.8 | 96.1 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.4 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Compare | 85.4 | 93.3 | 82.1 | 80.8 | 79.7 | 93.2 | 96 | 83.7 | 82.5 | 94.5 | 91.4 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.6 | 89.4 | 95.4 | 88.2 | 84.6 | 53.6 | 90.7 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 94.7 | 94.3 | 90.6 | 98.9 | 63.6 | 44.9 | 99.7 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 99.5 |
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Compare | 76.3 | 83 | 74.9 | 85.2 | 71.3 | 41.1 | 87.8 | 83.7 | 85.4 | 72 | 91.4 |
Usage Scores
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