Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024

Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024

Panasonic
96 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Black 2022

Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Black 2022

Canon
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024

92 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews

The Panasonic Lumix G9 II is overwhelmingly praised by users, with many calling it the best Micro Four Thirds camera they've owned. Reviewers highlight its superb autofocus, excellent image quality, and lighter weight compared to full-frame alternatives, making it ideal for wildlife and nature photography. A few minor concerns exist, such as a known microphone input issue and a learning curve, but overall sentiment is highly positive.

Pros
  • Excellent autofocus
  • Great image quality
  • Lighter than full-frame
  • Comfortable ergonomics
  • Good video features
Cons
  • Known microphone input issue
  • Learning curve for beginners
  • No PC sync port
  • Battery not compatible with G9 I
👍 Autofocus 5
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Weight and portability 4
👍 Ergonomics 3
👍 Video capabilities 3
👎 Microphone input issue 1

Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Black 2022

78 out of 100 high confidence 200 reviews

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is widely praised for its excellent autofocus, image quality, and ergonomics, making it a favorite among wedding and sports photographers. Many users highlight its low-light performance and lack of overheating issues compared to previous models. However, a significant number of reviewers report reliability problems, including crashes and autofocus failures, which are particularly concerning for professional use. Some users also complain about the lack of certain video features and poor customer service experiences.

Pros
  • Excellent autofocus
  • Great image quality
  • Good low-light performance
  • No overheating issues
  • Excellent ergonomics
Cons
  • Reliability issues (crashes)
  • Autofocus failures in some units
  • Lack of 10-bit video in standard mode
  • No ALL-I video recording
  • Poor customer service
👍 Autofocus performance 25
👍 Image quality 20
👎 Reliability 12
👍 Low light performance 10
👍 Ergonomics 15
🤔 Video features 8

Scores

Beginner
Panasonic
94
Canon
94
Sports Wildlife
Panasonic
93
Canon
91
Video
Panasonic
93
Canon
90
Wedding Events
Panasonic
92
Canon
90
Photography
Panasonic
88
Canon
87
Vlogging
Panasonic
78
Canon
86
Travel
Panasonic
85
Canon
85
Youtube
Panasonic
85
Canon
83
Product Photography
Panasonic
84
Canon
82
Streaming
Panasonic
81
Canon
79

Specifications

Panasonic Lumix G G9 IICanon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II
Sensor
TypeMOSCMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirdsfull-frame
Megapixels25.209999084472656 MP★24.200000762939453 MP
ISO Range100100
ProcessorVenus EngineDIGIC X
Autofocus
AF Points
779
1,053
AF TypePhase Detection: 779Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 1053
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)75 fps★12 fps
Burst (Electronic)75 fps★40 fps
Max Shutter1/320001/16000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS120 fps★60 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★180 fps
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
CodecH.264 ALL-Intra/H.265 Long GOP 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQH.264, H.265, MPEG-4
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution3.7M dots3.7M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.57 kg★0.59 kg
Battery Life370 shots760 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2USB-C
HDMIHDMI OutputMicro-HDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024

  • Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile

Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Black 2022

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024

No current pricing available

Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Black 2022

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic Lumix G G9 II

Scores 96 overall, wins 2 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.

Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Better at:

VideoSports Wildlife

Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Better at:

Vlogging

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