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
PXW-Z300
Flagship 3-CMOS XDCAM with 1/2-inch Exmor R sensors, 17x f/1.9 zoom, AI subject AF, 4K60p, flexible LCD arm, and content authentication.
$8,298
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
PXW-Z300 is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9 II
Wins
PXW-Z300
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher Resolution (25.2 MP vs 8.3 MP)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- BPXW-Z300 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BPXW-Z300 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,680,000)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 600 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
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PXW-Z300
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 11mm taller and 18mm thicker than PXW-Z300.
Lumix G9 II is 78 g heavier than PXW-Z300.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 72mm PXW-Z300
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
PXW-Z300
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
PXW-Z300
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
PXW-Z300
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
PXW-Z300: 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
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 8.3 MP — 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
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z300
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only PXW-Z300 supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Battery life (CIPA)
520 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
- ✓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
PXW-Z300
Pros
- ✓3× 1/2-inch 4K Exmor R 3CMOS
- ✓17x f/1.9 constant aperture zoom
- ✓AI subject recognition + auto framing
- ✓4K60p XAVC Intra/Long + MPEG HD422
- ✓Electronic variable ND + 12G-SDI
Cons
- –Premium flagship pricing
- –3CMOS not single large sensor
- –Heavy at 2.6 kg body-only
- –New platform learning curve
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 wildlife, Lumix G9 II or PXW-Z300?
PXW-Z300 scores 10.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for Lumix G9 II — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and PXW-Z300?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and PXW-Z300 is 8.3 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and PXW-Z300 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z300 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the PXW-Z300?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. PXW-Z300 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and PXW-Z300?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and PXW-Z300 weighs 580 g, so the PXW-Z300 is 78 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and PXW-Z300 record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. PXW-Z300: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and PXW-Z300 weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. PXW-Z300: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 520 shots for the PXW-Z300, giving the PXW-Z300 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and PXW-Z300 at $8,298. The Lumix G9 II is $6,399 less.
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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.