Panasonic Lumix G9 II

The ultimate Micro Four Thirds powerhouse camera

Panasonic Lumix G9 II
84/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 17
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DC-G9M2

Key Features

SENSOR 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR New engine with L2 technology for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 779-point Phase Hybrid AF with AI subject detection
PHASE DETECTION First Lumix MFT camera with on-sensor PDAF
VIDEO 5.7K 60p, 4K 120p, 10-bit internal recording
STABILIZATION 8-stop 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
BURST RATE Up to 60 fps (AF-C) or 75 fps (AF-S) electronic
VIEWFINDER 3.68m-dot OLED EVF with 0.8x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.84m-dot fully articulating touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI Type A, mic/headphone
MEMORY CARD Dual UHS-II SD card slots
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-resistant magnesium alloy body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 390 shots per charge (DMW-BLK22)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix G9 II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix G9 II

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Panasonic Lumix G9 II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix G9 II

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Technical Specification

Sensor 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution 5776 x 4336
ISO Range 100-25600 (Extended 50-25600)
Autofocus Phase Hybrid AF (779 points)
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 60 sec (Mechanical)
Burst Rate Up to 75 fps
Video 5.7K 60p / 4K 120p
Stabilization 8.0 stops IBIS
Viewfinder 3.68m-dot OLED
LCD 3.0-inch articulating touchscreen
Memory Card Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 390 shots
Weight 658g
Dimensions 134.3 x 102.3 x 90.9 mm