Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024

Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024

Panasonic
96 Overall Score
vs
GoPro CHDFZ-311-RW

GoPro CHDFZ-311-RW

GoPro
47 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

GoPro CHDFZ-311-RW

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Beginner
Panasonic
94
GoPro
46
Video
Panasonic
93
GoPro
48
Wedding Events
Panasonic
92
GoPro
49
Sports Wildlife
Panasonic
91
GoPro
44
Photography
Panasonic
88
GoPro
45
Travel
Panasonic
85
GoPro
51
Youtube
Panasonic
85
GoPro
38
Product Photography
Panasonic
84
GoPro
47
Streaming
Panasonic
81
GoPro
50
Vlogging
Panasonic
78
GoPro
35

Specifications

Panasonic Lumix G G9 IIGoPro CHDFZ-311-RW
Sensor
TypeMOSCMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirds—
Megapixels25.209999084472656 MP29.5 MP★
ISO Range100★—
ProcessorVenus Engine—
Autofocus
AF Points
779
No data
AF TypePhase Detection: 779—
Eye AF✓★—
Animal AF✓★—
Subject Detection✓★—
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)75 fps★—
Burst (Electronic)75 fps★—
Max Shutter1/32000—
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K8K★
4K FPS120 fps★30 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★60 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 HQMP4
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"★1.8"
Touchscreen✓★—
Articulating✓★—
EVF Resolution3.7M dots★—
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.57 kg0.35 kg★
Battery Life370 shots★—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2USB-C
HDMIHDMI Output—
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

GoPro CHDFZ-311-RW

  • Strong build (78th percentile)
  • Strong stabilization (76th percentile)
  • Strong video (72nd percentile)
  • Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
  • Below average display (28th percentile)
  • Below average burst (32nd percentile)
  • Below average af (34th percentile)

Pricing

GoPro CHDFZ-311-RW is $478 cheaper (2.3x less).

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic Lumix G G9 II

Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.

Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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