Panasonic G9 II vs Canon EOS R5 II Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Panasonic G9 II | Canon EOS R5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2023 | July 2024 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Image Processor | Venus with L2 | DIGIC X + Accelerator |
| Resolution | 25.2 MP | 45.0 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5776×4336 | 8192×5464 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Micro Four Thirds) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 3.0µ | 4.39µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | Yes | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 51,200 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-25,600 | ISO 50-102,400 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | Yes | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/32000 | 1/32,000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 14 FPS | 12 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 75 FPS | 30 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | Max FPS only with AFS | None |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 200 | 93 frames (30 FPS), 230 frames (12 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 779 | 1053 |
| Photographer’s-Eye-Sensing AF | N/A | Yes |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4 EV | -6 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 10 bits | 12 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 10 bits | 12 bits |
| Raw Video | No | Yes |
| 8K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 60 FPS |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 120 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 300 FPS | 240 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | No | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type B |
| Slot 2 Type | SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.84 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x (0.38x FF equiv.) | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3.86 million dots | 5.76 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Battery Type | DMW-BLK22 | LP-E6P |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 390 frames | 250 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | N/A | 540 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | N/A | 630 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 575 g (1.27 lbs.) | 746 g (1.64 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 134.3 x 102.3 x 90.1 mm (5.3 x 4 x 3.5″) | 139 x 101 x 94 mm (5.5 x 4.0 x 3.7″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $1898 (Check Current Price) | $4300 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Panasonic G9 II Used Prices | Canon EOS R5 II Used Prices |
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