Lumix · Camera History
Lumix G9 Series
Panasonic's stills-focused Micro Four Thirds camera.
The Lumix G9 line is designed for photographers who want the best possible image quality and handling from the MFT system. The original G9 offered class-leading stabilisation and fast burst shooting; the G9 II added phase-detect autofocus and improved video specs, addressing the one criticism of the original.
1
Generation 1
Lumix Lumix G9
20MP
4K 60fps, C4K 24fps
225-point contrast-detect DFD
5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS)
20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
400 shots (CIPA)
Weather sealed
658g (body only)
2
Current generation
Lumix Lumix G9 II
25MP
5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)
680 shots (CIPA)
Weather sealed
658g body only
What's new in this generation
- Resolution: 25MP (+5MP)
- Stabilisation improved (8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses))
- Video: 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log
- Price: +£950 vs previous
All generations at a glance
| Spec | Lumix G9 (2017) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1499 |
| Resolution | 20MP | 25MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery | 400 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 658g body only |