Canon
XA65
Professional 4K camcorder with 1/2.3-inch sensor, 20x zoom, XF-AVC/MP4, 3G-SDI, dual XLR, IR shooting, and detachable handle.
$2,299
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
XA65
Wins
Lumix G9 II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 20 fps)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Resolution (25.2 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- BLumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareXA65
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)
XA65 is 11mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Lumix G9 II.
XA65 is 78 g lighter than Lumix G9 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm XA65 · 90mm Lumix G9 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
XA65
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.
XA65
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
XA65
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
XA65: 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
XA65
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 XA65 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
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — 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.
XA65
Pros
- ✓XF-AVC + MP4 recording
- ✓3G-SDI + dual XLR (4ch LPCM)
- ✓20x optical zoom with ND-ready workflow
- ✓Infrared shooting support
- ✓Dual SD slots with relay recording
Cons
- –1/2.3-inch sensor limits low light
- –No Dual Pixel AF (contrast/hybrid only)
- –No built-in Wi-Fi
- –Smaller sensor than XA70
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, XA65 or Lumix G9 II?
Lumix G9 II scores 6.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for XA65 — 25.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the XA65 and Lumix G9 II?
XA65 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 XA65 and Lumix G9 II have in-body image stabilization?
XA65 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the XA65 or the Lumix G9 II?
XA65 reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the XA65 and Lumix G9 II?
XA65 weighs 580 g and Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g, so the XA65 is 78 g lighter.
Do the XA65 and Lumix G9 II record 4K video?
XA65: 4K up to 60p. Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the XA65 and Lumix G9 II weather sealed?
XA65: Yes. Lumix G9 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the XA65 and 390 shots for the Lumix G9 II, giving the XA65 the edge.
How much does each cost?
XA65 launched at $2,299 and Lumix G9 II at $1,899. The Lumix G9 II is $400 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.