Canon
VIXIA HF G70
Prosumer 4K UHD camcorder with 1/2.3-inch sensor, 20x optical zoom, Hybrid AF, slow/fast motion, UVC streaming, and dual SD slots.
$1,249
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
Panasonic
Lumix G9 II
MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Lumix G9 II is 11 months newer.
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Wins
VIXIA HF G70
Wins
Lumix G9 II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BLumix G9 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Resolution (25.2 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareVIXIA HF G70
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
VIXIA HF G70 is 11mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Lumix G9 II.
VIXIA HF G70 is 78 g lighter than Lumix G9 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm VIXIA HF G70 · 90mm Lumix G9 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
VIXIA HF G70
134 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
VIXIA HF G70
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
VIXIA HF G70
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
VIXIA HF G70: mount data unavailable
Lumix G9 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
VIXIA HF G70
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only VIXIA HF G70 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 390 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
AF points / zones
1053 vs 779 — higher is better
Weight
580 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
VIXIA HF G70
Pros
- ✓4K UHD with oversampled HD
- ✓20x 29.3–601mm equivalent zoom
- ✓0.36-inch OLED EVF + 3.5-inch touch LCD
- ✓UVC streaming via USB-C
- ✓Dual SD card slots
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –No XLR inputs
- –No SDI output
- –MP4 only (no XF-AVC)
Lumix G9 II
Pros
- ✓75fps stills mode
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Compact tele reach
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Video not GH-level
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, VIXIA HF G70 or Lumix G9 II?
Lumix G9 II scores 6.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for VIXIA HF G70 — 25.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the VIXIA HF G70 and Lumix G9 II?
VIXIA HF G70 is 8.29 MP and Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the VIXIA HF G70 and Lumix G9 II have in-body image stabilization?
VIXIA HF G70 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the VIXIA HF G70 or the Lumix G9 II?
VIXIA HF G70 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the VIXIA HF G70 and Lumix G9 II?
VIXIA HF G70 weighs 580 g and Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g, so the VIXIA HF G70 is 78 g lighter.
Do the VIXIA HF G70 and Lumix G9 II record 4K video?
VIXIA HF G70: 4K up to 60p. Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the VIXIA HF G70 and Lumix G9 II weather sealed?
VIXIA HF G70: Yes. Lumix G9 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the VIXIA HF G70 and 390 shots for the Lumix G9 II, giving the VIXIA HF G70 the edge.
How much does each cost?
VIXIA HF G70 launched at $1,249 and Lumix G9 II at $1,899. The VIXIA HF G70 is $650 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.