Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II Black 2024
Panasonic
92 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
Sony
99 Overall Score
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II | Sony a7R a7R V | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 25.209999084472656 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 779 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 75 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 75 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 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 | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S, H.264/XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | 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
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II Black 20240.108score per dollar
vs
Sony a7R a7R V Black 20220.030score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II Black 2024 offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7R a7R V
Scores 99 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 5 of 33 specs.
