Panasonic Lumix G G9II 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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong video (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 25.2 MP |
| 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 |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Battery Life | 390 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G G9II | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 425 | 693 | 1053 | 493 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 60 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 120 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 658 | 579 | 723 | 511 | 907 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G G9II | 97.7 | 38.1 | 84.9 | 92.6 | 97.3 | 61.6 | 91.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 36.4 | 96.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Usage Scores
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