Panasonic Lumix G9 II

★★★★★ 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
Video 8K
Weight 5107 g
Panasonic Lumix G9 II camera
28 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong video (82th percentile) 82th

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
  • Below average sensor (26th percentile)
  • Below average display (26th percentile)
  • Below average burst (29th percentile)

What owners think

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 33.4
EVF 36.2
Build 60.1
Burst 28.9
Video 82.4
Sensor 25.5
Battery 44.9
Display 25.9
Connectivity 17.8
Social Proof 37
Stabilization 33

Specifications

Full Specifications

Video

Max Resolution 8K

Build

Weight 5.1 kg / 11.3 lbs

vs Competition

Spec Panasonic Lumix G9 II Sony a7 a7 V 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 - 33MP full-frame 32.5MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 45.7MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points - 759 1053 425 493 1053
Burst FPS - 30 40 20 30 120
Video 8K 4K @120fps 6K @120fps 8K @60fps 8K @120fps 4K @60fps
IBIS false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) 5107 610 609 579 1160 511
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Panasonic Lumix G9 II 33.436.260.128.982.425.544.925.917.83733
Sony a7 a7 V Compare 95.788.694.890.689.559.896.699.493.496.896.1
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare 98.587.894.792.889.558.696.598.993.489.699.5
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare 88.195.689.485.195.497.496.983.793.492.493.6
Nikon Z Z9 Compare 90.689.499.6969964.597.383.793.492.484.7
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.590.288.999.884.641.294.383.793.476.199.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From $1,727 3 offers across 2 retailers
Newegg 1 offers From $1,727
Amazon 2 offers From $1,727

Price History

$1,720 $1,740 $1,760 $1,780 $1,800 $1,820 May 12May 15 $1,796

Usage Scores

Overall (28)Video (35.8)Travel (22.1)Youtube (26.2)Beginner (26.3)Vlogging (16.6)Streaming (21.3)Photography (22.3)Wedding Events (26.4)Sports Wildlife (20.7)Product Photography (19.3)

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