Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II Black 2024
Panasonic
92 Overall Score
vs
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Black 2015
Olympus
58 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Video
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 25.209999084472656 MP★ | 16.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | TruePic VII |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 779 | 81 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 75 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 75 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 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 | various codecs |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II Black 2024
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Black 2015
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong evf (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average sensor (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.