Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II Black 2024
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
Sony
97 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II | Sony a7 a7 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | Partially Stacked CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 25.209999084472656 MP | 33 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ XR2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 779 | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 75 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 75 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264 ALL-Intra/H.265 Long GOP 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 630 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II Black 2024
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II wins 5 specs while Sony a7 a7 V wins 4.