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 GH5 II
MFT video workhorse with V-Log, streaming, and unlimited recording.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased May 2021
Lumix G9 II is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9 II
Wins
Lumix GH5 II
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 12 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- ALumix G9 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- ALumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
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
for scale
Lumix GH5 II
139 × 98 × 87 mm
727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 4mm narrower than Lumix GH5 II but it is also 4mm taller and 3mm thicker.
Lumix G9 II is 69 g lighter than Lumix GH5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 87mm Lumix GH5 II
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 GH5 II
139 × 98 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 GH5 II
139 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix GH5 II
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 GH5 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 G9 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix G9 II supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix G9 II supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH5 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 98.1, 87.4
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Battery life (CIPA)
410 shots vs 390 shots — higher 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 GH5 II
Pros
- ✓V-Log included
- ✓Live streaming features
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by GH6/GH7
- –20MP
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 GH5 II?
Lumix G9 II scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Lumix GH5 II — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix GH5 II?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and Lumix GH5 II is 20.3 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix GH5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH5 II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Lumix GH5 II?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix GH5 II reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix GH5 II?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Lumix GH5 II weighs 727 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 69 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix GH5 II record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH5 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Lumix GH5 II weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Lumix GH5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 410 shots for the Lumix GH5 II, giving the Lumix GH5 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Lumix GH5 II at $1,699. The Lumix GH5 II is $200 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.