Panasonic LUMIX G9II DC-G9M2LK Black 2023
Panasonic
80 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser MKE 400 508898 Clear
Sennheiser
26 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX G9II DC-G9M2LK Black 2023
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Panasonic G9 II is highly praised for its lighter weight and compact Micro Four Thirds format, making it ideal for wildlife and nature photography. Users appreciate the improved autofocus, ergonomic controls, and image quality, though a known microphone input issue has been noted. Overall, it delivers excellent value for both photo and video work.
Pros
- Lighter and more compact MFT format
- Improved autofocus tracking
- Great ergonomics and controls
- Excellent image quality
- Rotating LED screen
Cons
- Known microphone input issue
- Larger than some MFT cameras
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
Autofocus performance 4
Build quality and ergonomics 4
Image quality 3
Weight and portability 3
Video capabilities 3
Microphone input issue 1
Sennheiser MKE 400 508898 Clear
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Video
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G9II DC-G9M2LK | Sennheiser MKE 400 508898 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | — |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | — |
| Megapixels | 25.200000762939453 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | Venus Engine | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 75 fps★ | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G9II DC-G9M2LK Black 2023
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sennheiser MKE 400 508898 Clear
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX G9II DC-G9M2LK
Scores 80 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 27 specs.
