Panasonic
Lumix G9 II
MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.
$1,899
Released Sep 2023
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
Lumix G9 II
Wins
Alpha 1 II
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TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,680,000)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 25.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 2mm narrower than Alpha 1 II but it is also 5mm taller and 7mm thicker.
Lumix G9 II is 85 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix G9 II
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
658 g vs 743 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 120 Hz — higher is better
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 200 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix G9 II or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix G9 II — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Alpha 1 II?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 85 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Lumix G9 II is $4,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.