Panasonic
Lumix G9
Original G9 stills flagship with 20MP MFT sensor, 60fps electronic burst, and excellent IBIS.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Nov 2017
Panasonic
Lumix G9 II
MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Lumix G9 II is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9
Wins
Lumix G9 II
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BLumix G9 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix G9 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BLumix G9 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- BLumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix G9
137 × 97 × 92 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Lumix G9 is 5mm shorter than Lumix G9 II but it is also 3mm wider and 2mm thicker.
Lumix G9 and Lumix G9 II weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix G9 · 90mm Lumix G9 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix G9
137 × 97 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix G9
137 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix G9
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix G9 II
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.9, 97.3, 91.6
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
EVF magnification
0.83 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
400 shots vs 390 shots — higher is better
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
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix G9 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix G9
Pros
- ✓60fps electronic burst
- ✓Strong IBIS
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Large EVF
Cons
- –Older contrast AF
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by G9 II
Lumix G9 II
Pros
- ✓75fps stills mode
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Compact tele reach
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Video not GH-level
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Lumix G9 or Lumix G9 II?
Lumix G9 II scores 9.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for Lumix G9 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 and Lumix G9 II?
Lumix G9 is 20.3 MP and Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 and Lumix G9 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 or the Lumix G9 II?
Lumix G9 reaches 60 fps electronic. Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 and Lumix G9 II?
Both bodies weigh roughly 658 g.
Do the Lumix G9 and Lumix G9 II record 4K video?
Lumix G9: 4K up to 60p. Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix G9 and Lumix G9 II weather sealed?
Lumix G9: Yes. Lumix G9 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 and 390 shots for the Lumix G9 II, giving the Lumix G9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 launched at $1,699 and Lumix G9 II at $1,899. The Lumix G9 is $200 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.