Panasonic
Lumix G9 II
MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Sony
FDR-AX700
4K HDR Handycam with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 12x Zeiss zoom, 273-point phase-detect AF, S-Log3, and pro-style manual controls.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Oct 2017
Lumix G9 II is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9 II
Wins
FDR-AX700
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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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FDR-AX700
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 11mm taller and 18mm thicker than FDR-AX700.
Lumix G9 II is 78 g heavier than FDR-AX700.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 72mm FDR-AX700
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
FDR-AX700
134 × 91 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
FDR-AX700
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
FDR-AX700
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
FDR-AX700: mount data unavailable
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 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 14.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FDR-AX700
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only FDR-AX700 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 390 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
FDR-AX700
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked sensor + Hybrid AF
- ✓S-Log3 / HLG HDR workflow
- ✓12x Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
- ✓Built-in ND filters
- ✓Dual SD + proxy recording
Cons
- –No XLR without adapter
- –4K30 max
- –No SDI output
- –Consumer Handycam ergonomics
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 portraits, Lumix G9 II or FDR-AX700?
Lumix G9 II scores 6.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for FDR-AX700 — 25.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and FDR-AX700?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and FDR-AX700 is 14.2 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and FDR-AX700 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FDR-AX700 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the FDR-AX700?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. FDR-AX700 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and FDR-AX700?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and FDR-AX700 weighs 580 g, so the FDR-AX700 is 78 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and FDR-AX700 record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. FDR-AX700: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and FDR-AX700 weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. FDR-AX700: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 640 shots for the FDR-AX700, giving the FDR-AX700 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $1,899.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.