Panasonic LUMIX G9 II vs Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 II has a better continuous shooting (75 fps vs 12 fps).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 II has a better phase detect points (779 vs 225).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 II has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 II has a better lcd resolution (1.84M dots vs 1.04M dots).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 II has a better low light af (-7 EV vs -4 EV).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX G9 II
Panasonic
$1,899
Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II
Panasonic
$1,997
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSDigital Live MOS
Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Effective Resolution25.2 MP20.3 MP
Max Image Size5.7K4K
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 25600200 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 51200100 โ€“ 25600
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/320001/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting75 fps12 fps
Buffer (RAW)170 shots200 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution5.7K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 120pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 240pUp to 180p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesV-Log / HLGV-Log L / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points779225
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-7 EV-4 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFYesNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.68M dots3.68M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x0.76x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.84M dots1.04M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.2v5.2
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,899$1,997
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134.3ร—102.3ร—90.1 mm138.5ร—98.1ร—87.4 mm
Weight658g (1.45 lb)727g (1.60 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)370 shots360 shots
Battery Life (LCD)400 shots400 shots
Battery TypeDMW-BLK22DMW-BLK22