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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mark II

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mark II Key Features:

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Description

Panasonic's high end Micro Four Thirds camera is the first in the Lumix G series to include phase detection autofocus. Although the G9 II is geared toward photographers, it still includes loads of video functionality.

Pros:

  • Tough, weather sealed construction
  • Open gate and 5.7K video
  • Dual SD card slots
  • Lots of physical buttons allowing for greater customization
  • Incredibly fast  burst speeds

Cons:

  • Battery life is subpar compared to similar cameras
  • No top LCD info panel that was included with the original G9

Lens Specifications

Interchangeable Lens
Mount Type: Micro Four Thirds Mount

Screen and Viewfinder

LCD: Fully articulating LCD (selfie)
Touch Screen
Electronic Viewfinder

Photo

RAW Type: RW2
Max Continuous Shooting Speed: 75 fps
Min Shutter Speed: 60 sec
Max Shutter Speed: 1/32000
Bulb
Bulb Time:

Up to approx. 30 minutes.

Video

Max Video Resolution:
5760 x 2880 (5K)
Max Movie Frame Rate: 120 fps
Movie Recording Limit: mins.
File Format: MOV
Video Compression: H.264, H.265
Audio Format: Linear PCM

Exposure

Min ISO: 50
Max ISO: 25600
Highlight Alert Display (images)
Zebra Display (movies)
Exposure Modes:
  • Program
  • Aperture priority
  • Shutter priority
  • Manual
  • Creative Video
  • Custom (1, 2, 3, 4)
  • Intelligent Auto

Focus

Focus Modes AF-S (Single-Shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), Manual Focus, Starlight AF, Low Illumination AF, AF + MF
Human Eye/Face Detection
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Detection
Focus Peaking: Yes
# of Focus Points: 779
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Touch
  • Face Detection

Physical Features

Recording Media: SDXC/SDHC/SD, UHS-II, Record to External SSD
Width: 134 mm
Height: 102 mm
Depth: 90 mm
Weight (incl. battery): 658 grams
Battery Life (# of shots): 390
Dust and moisture resistant, Splash-proof
3.5mm External Microphone Jack
Bluetooth
Dedicated Movie Button
Dual Memory Card Slots
External Microphone Jack
HDMI Type A Connector
Headphone Jack
Hot Shoe
2.5mm Remote Release Connector
USB Type -C
Wi-Fi