Fast, precise subject capture
A 779-point phase-detect autofocus system and burst shooting up to 60 fps support fast-action wildlife, travel, and still photography.
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Lumix G9II
A high-performance Micro Four Thirds stills and hybrid camera with phase-detect autofocus. It is popular with wildlife and travel shooters who value reach and portability.
General Information
BrandPanasonic
NameLumix G9II
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Product Highlights
Stabilized handheld shooting
Five-axis in-body image stabilization provides up to 8.0 stops of stabilization and supports Dual I.S. 2 with compatible stabilized lenses.
Flexible high-resolution video
Record up to 5.8K Open Gate or C4K video, with frame rates up to 120 fps and external USB-SSD recording support.
The Panasonic Lumix G9II is a weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera body with a 25.21-megapixel Live MOS sensor, phase-detect autofocus, in-body stabilization, and 5.8K Open Gate video recording.
Media Reviews
DPReview87/100
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II review: DPReview
The G9 II is a worthy Micro Four Thirds stills flagship that improves significantly on its predecessor and the GH6 in terms of image quality and autofocus, while maintaining excellent stabilization. Though battery life is disappointing, it is a highly capable hybrid camera.
Tom's Guide
Panasonic Lumix G9II review
The G9 II is an incredible, durable mirrorless camera with fantastic autofocus and stabilization. It is highly recommended for sports and wildlife photography due to its high shooting rate and intelligent hybrid AF.
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Digital Camera World4.5/5
Panasonic Lumix G9 II review
The G9 II is an excellent hybrid camera that solidifies Panasonic's leadership in video. While it produces stunning images and excels in sports or wildlife due to the 2x crop factor, its low-light performance is limited compared to larger sensors.
The Phoblographer4/5
Panasonic G9 II Review: Is This the Best M43 Camera Yet?
The G9 II is the best Micro Four Thirds body Panasonic has released, offering great ergonomics, stabilization, and phase detection autofocus. However, its value is challenged by the similarly priced full-frame S5 II, and its animal autofocus and action photography performance fall behind some competitors.
Video Analysis
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Why the Lumix G9ii is more enticing than ever, two years on
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LUMIX G9II 2-Year Long Term Review (I Actually Purchased it)
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 779 | |
| Battery Life | 390 shots | shots |
| Body Type | Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera (Micro Four Thirds) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 60 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (including power delivery), HDMI output | |
| Display Type And Size | Free-angle 3.0-inch (7.6 cm) TFT LCD, touchscreen | inches |
| Image Stabilization | In-body image stabilization (B.I.S. 5-axis, up to 8.0-stop); supports Dual I.S. 2 with lens stabilization (7.5-stop) | |
| Iso Range | Normal: 100-25600 (still image, Standard output); V-Log: 500-12800 (still image, Standard output) with Extended ISO options such as Auto/50 (Extended ISO) | |
| Lens Type | Interchangeable lens system with Micro Four Thirds mount (camera body only) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 120 fps | fps |
| Sensor Resolution | 25.21 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | Live MOS sensor | |
| Storage Support | Dual UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots, External USB-SSD recording (via USB) | |
| Video Resolution | 5.8K (Open Gate) / C4K | |
| Viewfinder Type | OLED Live View Finder (electronic viewfinder) | |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | |
| Weight | 658 g | g |
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