OM System
OM-5 Mark II
Updated compact MFT travel body with 20MP sensor, 7.5-stop IBIS, IP53 sealing, and Live ND.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
Panasonic
Lumix G9
Original G9 stills flagship with 20MP MFT sensor, 60fps electronic burst, and excellent IBIS.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Nov 2017
OM-5 Mark II is 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
OM-5 Mark II
Wins
Lumix G9
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix G9 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
- BLumix G9 has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BLumix G9 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BLumix G9 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BLumix G9 has higher AF points / zones (225 vs 121)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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OM-5 Mark II
125 × 85 × 50 mm
414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix G9
137 × 97 × 92 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
OM-5 Mark II is 12mm narrower, 12mm shorter, and 42mm thinner than Lumix G9.
OM-5 Mark II is 244 g lighter than Lumix G9.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm OM-5 Mark II · 92mm Lumix G9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-5 Mark II
125 × 85 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9
137 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-5 Mark II
125 × 50 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9
137 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-5 Mark II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lumix G9
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-5 Mark II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix G9
✓ 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
OM-5 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.3, 85.2, 49.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
EVF magnification
1.48 × vs 0.83 × — higher is better
Max video bit rate
240 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
414 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.9, 97.3, 91.6
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 200
- ✓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.
OM-5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Live ND & computational modes
- ✓Compact travel body
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Single card slot
- –Premium for MFT
Lumix G9
Pros
- ✓60fps electronic burst
- ✓Strong IBIS
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Large EVF
Cons
- –Older contrast AF
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by G9 II
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 video, OM-5 Mark II or Lumix G9?
Lumix G9 scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for OM-5 Mark II — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-5 Mark II and Lumix G9?
OM-5 Mark II is 20.4 MP and Lumix G9 is 20.3 MP, so the OM-5 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-5 Mark II and Lumix G9 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-5 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G9 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-5 Mark II or the Lumix G9?
OM-5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix G9 reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-5 Mark II and Lumix G9?
OM-5 Mark II weighs 414 g and Lumix G9 weighs 658 g, so the OM-5 Mark II is 244 g lighter.
Do the OM-5 Mark II and Lumix G9 record 4K video?
OM-5 Mark II: 4K up to 30p. Lumix G9: 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-5 Mark II and Lumix G9 weather sealed?
OM-5 Mark II: Yes. Lumix G9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the OM-5 Mark II and 400 shots for the Lumix G9, giving the Lumix G9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-5 Mark II launched at $1,299 and Lumix G9 at $1,699. The OM-5 Mark II is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System and Panasonic press materials.