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Panasonic Lumix G9 II vs Panasonic Lumix S5 II
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Burst — electronic: the G9 II leads at SH75: 75 frames/sec (AFS/MF); SH60: 60 frames/sec (AFS/AFC/MF); H: 14 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 9 frames/sec (AFC) vs the S5 II's Electronic shutter SH30: 30 fps (AFS/AFC/MF); H: 9 fps (AFS/MF), 8 fps (AFC) with Live View.
- EVF magnification: the G9 II leads at Approx. 1.6x / 0.8x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity, 4:3 aspect vs the S5 II's Approx. 0.78x (50mm lens at infinity, -1.0m-1, 3:2 aspect).
- Burst — mechanical: the G9 II leads at H: 14 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 10 frames/sec (AFC) (with Live View) vs the S5 II's H: 9 fps (AFS/MF), 7 fps (AFC) with Live View (Mechanical / Electronic front curtain shutter).
 G9 II Micro Four Thirds |  S5 II L-Mount | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | 35mm full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | Live MOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | 35mm full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 25.21 megapixels effective / 26.52 megapixels total | 24.20 |
| In-body stabilisation | B.I.S. (5-axis / 8.0-stop); Dual I.S. 2 (7.5-stop) (CIPA standard) | B.I.S. 5-axis (5-stop); Dual I.S. 2 (6.5-stop, CIPA standard) |
| ISO range | Normal: Auto / 50 (Extended ISO) / 100-25600; V-Log: Auto / 125 (Extended ISO) / 500-12800 | Auto / 50 (extended) / 100-51200 / 102400 (extended) / 204800 (extended) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Phase Detection AF system / Contrast AF system | Phase Detection AF system / Contrast AF system with DFD technology |
| Subject detection | Automatic Detection can be turned ON to switch between Human / Animal / Car / Motorcycle / Train / Airplane | Human / Animal / Car / Motorcycle / Train / Airplane (Automatic Detection, switchable) |
| Burst — mechanical | H: 14 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 10 frames/sec (AFC) (with Live View) | H: 9 fps (AFS/MF), 7 fps (AFC) with Live View (Mechanical / Electronic front curtain shutter) |
| Burst — electronic | SH75: 75 frames/sec (AFS/MF); SH60: 60 frames/sec (AFS/AFC/MF); H: 14 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 9 frames/sec (AFC) | Electronic shutter SH30: 30 fps (AFS/AFC/MF); H: 9 fps (AFS/MF), 8 fps (AFC) with Live View |
| Video | ||
| Max video | C4K 4096x2160 / 4K 3840x2160, up to 119.88p | 6K 5952x3968 (3:2) up to 29.97p / C4K 4096x2160 and 4K 3840x2160 up to 60p (APS-C crop) |
| Codecs / sampling | H.265/HEVC (4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra), ProRes (external USB-SSD) | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC), MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC), MP4(Lite) (H.265/HEVC) |
| Recording limit | MP4 [4K/60p]: Approx. 90 min (SD card, using H-ES12060/H-FS12060, fully charged battery) | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | Approx. 3.68 million dots | Approx. 3.68 million dots |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 1.6x / 0.8x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity, 4:3 aspect | Approx. 0.78x (50mm lens at infinity, -1.0m-1, 3:2 aspect) |
| Rear screen | Free-angle, 3.0-inch (7.6cm), 3:2 aspect TFT LCD monitor with static touch control, Approx. 1.84 million dots | Free-angle, 3.0-inch (7.6cm), 3:2 aspect, TFT LCD with static touch control, approx. 1.84 million dots |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm |
| Weight (body) | 658 g | 740 g |
| Weather sealing | Dust and Splash Resistant: Yes (does not guarantee no damage from direct dust/water contact) | Dust and Splash Resistant (no IP rating stated) |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 370 images, 1300 images (Power Save LVF mode) with H-ES12060 / DMW-BLK22 | Approx. 370 images (SD memory card, with S-R2060 lens) |
| Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 2200mAh, 16Wh) / DMW-BLK22 | DMW-BLK22 (Li-ion Battery Pack, 7.2V, 2200mAh, 16Wh) |
| Card slots | Slot 1, Slot 2 (dual); SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3, Video Speed Class 90 | 2 (Slot 1, Slot 2) - SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I/UHS-II Speed Class 3 (U3), Video Speed Class 90 compatible |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen2)) | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen2) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11a/n/ac), Security WPA/WPA2/WPA3; Bluetooth v5.0 (BLE) | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac); Bluetooth v5.0 (BLE) |
| HDMI | HDMI TypeA | HDMI Type A |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | —, not published |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits body only · View at B&H Photo Video | WANDRD Essential Camera Cube (for PRVKE 21) Fits with 24-70 f/2.8 · View at WANDRD |
Sources
official · G9 II specifications: Panasonic UK & Ireland (official specifications page) · accessed 2026-07-10
“Live MOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm), 25.21 megapixels effective pixels; B.I.S. (5-axis / 8.0-stop); Burst speed Mechanical shutter H: 14 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 10 frames/sec (AFC)”
“35mm full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) CMOS sensor; Camera effective pixels 24.20 megapixels; Dual I.S. 2 (6.5-stop, CIPA standard); Battery life (CIPA standard) Approx. 370 images with S-R2060”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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