Panasonic
Lumix FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
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 4.6 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix FZ1000 II
Wins
Lumix G9 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix G9 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix G9 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix G9 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 20 frames)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BLumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 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)
Lumix FZ1000 II is 5mm shorter than Lumix G9 II but it is also 2mm wider and 41mm thicker.
Lumix FZ1000 II is 152 g heavier than Lumix G9 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II · 90mm Lumix G9 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 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.
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 132 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix FZ1000 II: 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
Lumix FZ1000 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Battery life (CIPA)
440 shots vs 390 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9 II
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix FZ1000 II
Pros
- ✓25–400mm equivalent zoom
- ✓4K video
- ✓No lens swapping needed
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large body for compact class
- –Contrast AF
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 video, Lumix FZ1000 II or Lumix G9 II?
Lumix G9 II scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix G9 II?
Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP and Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix G9 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS, while Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ1000 II or the Lumix G9 II?
Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic. Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix G9 II?
Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g and Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 152 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix G9 II record 4K video?
Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p. Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix G9 II weather sealed?
Lumix FZ1000 II: No. Lumix G9 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ1000 II and 390 shots for the Lumix G9 II, giving the Lumix FZ1000 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ1000 II launched at $899 and Lumix G9 II at $1,899. The Lumix FZ1000 II is $1,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.