Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M2MK Black 2024
The 25.2MP sensor with phase detection autofocus and 75fps burst shooting makes this the most responsive Micro Four Thirds camera for fast action. Its 5.8K open gate recording and 8-stop IBIS system deliver flexible, stabilized video in a compact 576g body. This camera is best for hybrid shooters who need high-speed stills and 4K 120p slow-motion video without switching systems.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong burst (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong video (92th percentile) 92th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 25.21 MP |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 75 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 5K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C (superspeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen2)) |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M2MK | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 75 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 5K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 576 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M2MK | 96.9 | 90.9 | 50.6 | 96.8 | 92.2 | 56.2 | 44.9 | 82.8 | 83.4 | 70.5 | 53.3 | 98.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.3 | 98.5 | 96.5 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 67.6 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 63.8 | 93.1 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 83.4 | 93.1 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 82.8 | 97.7 | 93.1 | 92 | 84.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.7 | 88.7 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 82.8 | 0 | 93.1 | 75.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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