Panasonic Lumix G9 II
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.
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
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 | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G9 II | 33.4 | 36.2 | 60.1 | 28.9 | 82.4 | 25.5 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 17.8 | 37 | 33 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.5 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 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 | 84.6 | 41.2 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 76.1 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Newegg 1 offers From $1,727
Amazon 2 offers From $1,727
Price History
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