Canon
XF605
1-inch broadcast camcorder with DIGIC DV7, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC, 12G-SDI, ND filter, and RTMP/SRT streaming.
$4,500
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
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 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
XF605
Wins
Lumix G9 II
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix G9 II has higher Resolution (25.2 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- AXF605 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AXF605 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,680,000)
- AXF605 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 779)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareXF605
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)
XF605 is 11mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Lumix G9 II.
XF605 is 78 g lighter than Lumix G9 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm XF605 · 90mm Lumix G9 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
XF605
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.
XF605
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
XF605
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
XF605: 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
XF605
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 XF605 supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.8 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 200 frames
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
XF605
Pros
- ✓4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC internal
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF + iTR AF X
- ✓12G-SDI + HDMI + Ethernet (SRT)
- ✓Built-in 3-position ND + HLG/PQ
- ✓Dual SD + RTMP streaming
Cons
- –Large shoulder-style body
- –Premium broadcast pricing
- –Fixed 15x zoom lens
- –8.29MP effective on 1-inch sensor
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 wildlife, XF605 or Lumix G9 II?
XF605 scores 10.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for Lumix G9 II — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the XF605 and Lumix G9 II?
XF605 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 XF605 and Lumix G9 II have in-body image stabilization?
XF605 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the XF605 or the Lumix G9 II?
XF605 reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the XF605 and Lumix G9 II?
XF605 weighs 580 g and Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g, so the XF605 is 78 g lighter.
Do the XF605 and Lumix G9 II record 4K video?
XF605: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the XF605 and Lumix G9 II weather sealed?
XF605: Yes. Lumix G9 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the XF605 and 390 shots for the Lumix G9 II, giving the XF605 the edge.
How much does each cost?
XF605 launched at $4,500 and Lumix G9 II at $1,899. The Lumix G9 II is $2,601 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.