Panasonic Lumix G9 II vs Panasonic Lumix GH7
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Panasonic Lumix G9 II: 2023 ; Panasonic Lumix GH7: 2024
- Weight: Panasonic Lumix G9 II: 658 g ; Panasonic Lumix GH7: 805 g
- Sensor resolution: Panasonic Lumix G9 II: 5791 x 4354 ; Panasonic Lumix GH7: 5789 x 4353
- Effective megapixels: Panasonic Lumix G9 II: 25.21 ; Panasonic Lumix GH7: 25.2
- Max. video mode: Panasonic Lumix G9 II: 5.8K 30p (5760 x 4320); C4K 120p ; Panasonic Lumix GH7: 5760x4320 (30p/25p/24p)
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Panasonic Lumix G9 II (25.21).
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix G9 II | Panasonic Lumix GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix G9 II | Lumix GH7 |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 134.3 x 102.3 x 90.1 mm | 138.4 x 100.3 x 99.6 mm |
| Weight | 658 g | 805 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 5791 x 4354 | 5789 x 4353 |
| Crop factor | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Total megapixels | 26.52 | 26.5 |
| Effective megapixels | 25.21 | 25.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5776 x 4336 | 5776 x 4336 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-25600 | Auto, 100-25600 (extends to 50) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 14 fps (AFS/MF), 10 fps (AFC) | — |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 5.8K 30p (5760 x 4320); C4K 120p | 5760x4320 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,840,000 dots | 1,840,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress |
| USB | USB 3.2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery | DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots | 370 shots | — |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |