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Panasonic

Lumix G9 II

MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.

$1,899

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

25.2 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

75 fps

4K

120 fps

IBIS

8-stop

Weight

658 g

Battery

390 shots

Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix G9 II

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

60

First-party

70

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size

Panasonic Lumix G9 II

134 × 102 × 90 mm

658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

134 × 102 × 90 mm · 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 25.2MP — solid resolution
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · 75fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · 779 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Excellent
9.5/ 10
  • · 8K recording for future-proof footage
  • · 4K 120p slow-motion

Landscape

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 658g — manageable for travel
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 75fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs

Pros

  • 75fps stills mode
  • 8-stop IBIS
  • Compact tele reach

Cons

  • MFT sensor
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Video not GH-level

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix G9 II

Sensor

Resolution25.2 MP
Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)25,600

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemPhase Hybrid AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones779
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal, Car, Motorcycle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)14 fps
Burst (electronic)75 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth200 frames

Video

Max resolution5.8K Open Gate
4K max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate800 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileV-Log / HLG
CodecsApple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness8 stops

Body

Weight658 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLK22
Battery life (CIPA)390 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution3,680,000 dots
EVF magnification0.8 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFully articulating
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds