| General | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DC-G9 | Lumix DC-G9 II |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II | |
| MSRP | $1699 (body only) | $1899 body only |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.77 Megapixel | 26.52 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.33 Megapixel | 25.21 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 25,600 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 50 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5776 x 4336 |
| Other Resolutions | 3:2 (5776 x 3848), 16:9 (5776 x 3248), 1:1 (4336 x 4336) | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | RAW, JPEG |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard | Fine, standard |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set | Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| WB Bracketing | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting | 3 frames |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +18 EV | -4 to +18 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 225 | 779 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 6.5 stops | 8 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,840k dots |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.66x | 1.6x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.83x | 0.8x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680k dot | 3,680k dots |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | 21 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 | -4 to +2 |
| Display speed | 120fps / 60fps |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane, Electronic | Mechanical Focal Plane, Electronic |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60s |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 14.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 60.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 20.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 9 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 20 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 60 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 30 fps at 18 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP | Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps at 25.2 MP for up to 170 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 75 fps at 25.2 MP for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/250 Sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal | Shoe Mount, Wireless |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | 0 to +18 EV | 0 to +18 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | (AF/AE LOCK button) |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps] AVCHD Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps] | H.264 ALL-Intra/H.265 Long GOP 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit 5760 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5728 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [200 to 300 Mb/s] 4352 x 3264 at 47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [300 Mb/s] 4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120 fps [150 to 600 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120 fps [72 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120/200/240/300 fps [20 to 400 Mb/s] ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [121 to 454 Mb/s] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5760 x 2880 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080 | 4:2:2 10-Bit via USB 5728 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/200/240 fps |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | |
| IP Streaming |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input/Output | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Data/Video Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Full Size | Type A Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | |
| Mobile App Compatible | : Android & iOS App Name: LUMIX Sync Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control *As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | wired or via smartphone |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% | 10 to 85% |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62") | 134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz) | 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.75 x 6.05 x 5.75" | 7.5 x 7.1 x 6.1" |
| Package Weight | 2.945 lb | 2.475 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | DMW-BLF19 | DMW-BLK22 |
| Battery Life | 400 shots | 390 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2/10-Second Delay | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Supersonic wave filter |
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