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Panasonic

Lumix G100

Compact MFT vlogging camera with directional audio.

$749

Launch price

Released Jun 2020

vs

Panasonic

Lumix G9 II

MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.

$1,899

Launch price

Released Sep 2023

Lumix G9 II is 3.3 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

Lumix G100

Vlogging

Wins

13categories

Lumix G9 II

Video & HybridSports & Action

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix G100 wins 0 categories·Lumix G9 II wins 5 categories
  • 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 Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 10 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Lumix G100Lumix G9 II
Resolution20.3 MP25.2 MP
SensorMFTMFT
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst10 fps75 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight345 g658 g
Battery270 shots390 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix G100

116 × 83 × 54 mm

345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)

Lumix G9 II

134 × 102 × 90 mm

658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

Lumix G100 is 19mm narrower, 20mm shorter, and 36mm thinner than Lumix G9 II.

Lumix G100 is 313 g lighter than Lumix G9 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 54mm Lumix G100 · 90mm Lumix G9 II

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix G100

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

Lumix G100

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

Lumix G9 II

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

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

Use caseLumix G100Lumix G9 II
Portrait
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.5Limited
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Vlogging
7.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Lumix G100

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 115.6, 82.5, 54.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4

  • Weight

    345 g vs 658 g — lower 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

  • Burst (electronic)

    75 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 25,600
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • EVF resolutionBoth 3,680,000
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Lumix G100

Pros

  • Compact
  • Good mic
  • Affordable

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • MFT
  • Limited stills

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

Lumix G100
Lumix G9 II
Resolution
20.3 MP
25.2 MP+24%
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
17.3 x 13.0 mm
17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix G100
Lumix G9 II
Processor
Venus Engine
Venus Engine
Lumix G100
Lumix G9 II
ISO min (native)
200
100−100 less
ISO max (native)
25,600
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
25,600
Lumix G100
Lumix G9 II
Shutter type
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/500 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec
Lumix G100
Lumix G9 II
AF system
Contrast AF with DFD technology
Phase Hybrid AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
49
77915.9× more
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-4 EV
-4 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Human, Face, Eye, Animal, Car, Motorcycle

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Lumix G100 or Lumix G9 II?

Lumix G9 II scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix G100 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G100 and Lumix G9 II?

Lumix G100 is 20.3 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 G100 and Lumix G9 II have in-body image stabilization?

Lumix G100 does not have IBIS, while lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G100 or the Lumix G9 II?

Lumix G100 reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Lumix G100 and Lumix G9 II?

Lumix G100 weighs 345 g and Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g, so the Lumix G100 is 313 g lighter.

Do the Lumix G100 and Lumix G9 II record 4K video?

Lumix G100: 4K up to 30p. Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Lumix G100 and Lumix G9 II weather sealed?

Lumix G100: No. Lumix G9 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 270 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G100 and 390 shots for the Lumix G9 II, giving the Lumix G9 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

Lumix G100 launched at $749 and Lumix G9 II at $1,899. The Lumix G100 is $1,150 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.