GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Released Sep 2024
Panasonic
Lumix G9 II
MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.
$1,899
Released Sep 2023
HERO13 Black is 1 year newer.
Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
Lumix G9 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix G9 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 0)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 658 g)
- BLumix G9 II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- 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)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
HERO13 Black is 63mm narrower, 52mm shorter, and 56mm thinner than Lumix G9 II.
HERO13 Black is 499 g lighter than Lumix G9 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 90mm Lumix G9 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
HERO13 Black: 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
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
159 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 390 shots — higher is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9 II
AF points / zones
779 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
Lumix G9 II
Pros
- ✓75fps stills mode
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Compact tele reach
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Video not GH-level
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, HERO13 Black or Lumix G9 II?
Lumix G9 II scores 9.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and Lumix G9 II?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and Lumix G9 II have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the Lumix G9 II?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and Lumix G9 II?
HERO13 Black weighs 159 g and Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g, so the HERO13 Black is 499 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and Lumix G9 II record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO13 Black and Lumix G9 II weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. Lumix G9 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO13 Black and 390 shots for the Lumix G9 II, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and Lumix G9 II at $1,899. The HERO13 Black is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.