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 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 2.8 years newer.
Wins
Lumix G9 II
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
3 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 25.2 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,680,000)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Battery life (CIPA) (600 shots vs 390 shots)
- ALumix G9 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 150 frames)
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 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 2mm wider, 5mm taller, and 7mm thicker than Alpha 7R VI.
Lumix G9 II is 55 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix G9 II
134 × 90 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
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 7R VI
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Car, Motorcycle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix G9 II supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix G9 II supports it
Weather sealing
Only Lumix G9 II supports it
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
600 shots vs 390 shots — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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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 Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix G9 II scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Alpha 7R VI — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 55 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Lumix G9 II is $2,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.