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 GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 9 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9 II
Wins
Lumix GH7
11 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 315)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 800 Mbps)
- ALumix G9 II has lower Weight (658 g vs 805 g)
- ALumix G9 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 170 frames)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (390 shots vs 350 shots)
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 GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 4mm narrower and 10mm thinner than Lumix GH7 but it is also 2mm taller.
Lumix G9 II is 147 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 100mm Lumix GH7
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 GH7
138 × 100 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 GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix G9 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix GH7
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
779 vs 315 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Weight
658 g vs 805 g — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 170 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
390 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, MPEG-4 AVC
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 800 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 25.2 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
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 GH7
Pros
- ✓Pro video toolset
- ✓Open gate
- ✓Compact MFT
- ✓Strong codecs
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Still resolution limits
- –Premium for MFT
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, Lumix G9 II or Lumix GH7?
Lumix G9 II scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for Lumix GH7 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix GH7?
Both cameras share the same 25.2 MP resolution.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Lumix GH7?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix GH7?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 147 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 350 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the Lumix G9 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Lumix G9 II is $300 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.