Panasonic LUMIX G9 vs Panasonic LUMIX G9 II

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 II has a better continuous shooting (75 fps vs 20 fps).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 II has a better phase detect points (779 vs 225).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G9 II has a better buffer (raw) (170 shots vs 60 shots).
  • 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).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX G9
Panasonic
$1,699
Panasonic LUMIX G9 II
Panasonic
$1,899
Imaging
Sensor TypeDigital Live MOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Effective Resolution20.3 MP25.2 MP
Max Image Size4K5.7K
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)200 โ€“ 25600100 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)100 โ€“ 2560050 โ€“ 51200
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/320001/32000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting20 fps75 fps
Buffer (RAW)60 shots170 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K5.7K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 180pUp to 240p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesV-Log L / HLGV-Log / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points225779
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-4 EV-7 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.68M dots3.68M dots
EVF Magnification0.83x0.8x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots1.84M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetoothv4.2v5.2
USBUSB-C 3.1USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,699$1,899
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions136.9ร—97.3ร—91.6 mm134.3ร—102.3ร—90.1 mm
Weight658g (1.45 lb)658g (1.45 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)400 shots370 shots
Battery Life (LCD)440 shots400 shots
Battery TypeDMW-BLF19DMW-BLK22