Panasonic
Lumix G9 II
MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Panasonic
Lumix G95
Weather-sealed MFT travel body with IBIS.
$999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2019
Lumix G9 II is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9 II
Wins
Lumix G95
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 9 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 30 frames)
- ALumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix G95
130 × 94 × 77 mm
536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 4mm wider, 9mm taller, and 13mm thicker than Lumix G95.
Lumix G9 II is 122 g heavier than Lumix G95.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 77mm Lumix G95
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G95
130 × 94 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix G9 II
134 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G95
130 × 77 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix G95
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix G9 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix G95
✓ 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 G9 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 30 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G95
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.4, 93.5, 77.4
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
536 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix G9 II
Pros
- ✓75fps stills mode
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Compact tele reach
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Video not GH-level
Lumix G95
Pros
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –Older MFT
- –20MP
- –Video limits
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 sports, Lumix G9 II or Lumix G95?
Lumix G9 II scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Lumix G95 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix G95?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and Lumix G95 is 20.3 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix G95 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G95 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Lumix G95?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix G95 reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix G95?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Lumix G95 weighs 536 g, so the Lumix G95 is 122 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix G95 record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix G95: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Lumix G95 weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Lumix G95: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 290 shots for the Lumix G95, giving the Lumix G9 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Lumix G95 at $999. The Lumix G95 is $900 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.