Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-G2Lumix DC-G9 II
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      MSRP$1899 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels13.1 Megapixel26.52 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel25.21 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      ProcessorVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005776 x 4336
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000,4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 15043:2 (5776 x 3848), 16:9 (5776 x 3248), 1:1 (4336 x 4336)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, AdobeRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto
      Daylight
      Cloudy
      Shade
      Halogen
      Flash
      White Set 1
      White Set 2
      Color temperature setting
      White Balance Adjustment:
      Blue bias
      Amber bias
      Magenta bias
      Green bias
      Bracketing:
      3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      		Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      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 ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points779
      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 DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,840k dots
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      ViewfinderElectronic (LVF)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.10x1.6x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.8x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot3,680k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Shutter TypeFocal-planeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60s
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)14.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)60.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting2.6 fps60.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical 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 DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range11.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 Sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount, Wireless
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE
      Aperture Priority AE
      Shutter Priority AE
      Manual      		Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockFocus: AF Lock (AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode)
      Exposure AE Lock(AF/AE Button or Shutter button halfway pressed)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      DxO Low Light ISO493
      DxO Color Depth21.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score53
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Internal Recording Modes4:3 Aspect R@io:

      VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

      16:9 Aspect R@io:

      WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      HD movie: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      		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 FormatsAVCHD Lite, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7205760 x 2880
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 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 CurveHDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Audio I/O1 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/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Data/Video Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Type A Full Size
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5.0
      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 Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 - 80% RH10 to 85%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Dimensions124 x 84 x 74 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 2.91")134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55")
      Weight (inc. batteries)428 g (0.94 lb / 15.10 oz)658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 7.1 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.475 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Battery PackDMW-BLK22
      Battery Life360 shots390 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2/10-Second Delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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