Panasonic Lumix G9 II
Real Sensor Data
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Sensor Format
- Micro Four Thirds
- Resolution
- 25.2 MP
- Pixel Pitch
- 2.99 microns
- Circle of Confusion
- 0.0144 mm
- Crop Factor
- 2.00x
- Announced
- 2023
Released in 2023, the G9 II marked Panasonic's shift to phase-detect autofocus across its Lumix lineup, replacing the contrast-detect-only system earlier Panasonic bodies relied on, and shares its 25.2-megapixel sensor with the video-focused GH6 and GH7 while positioning itself as a stills-and-video hybrid body instead.
Panasonic Lumix G9 II sensor specs
- Sensor
- Micro Four Thirds
- Resolution
- 25.2 MP
- Pixel dimensions
- 5,797 × 4,347 px
- Aspect ratio
- 4:3
- Pixel pitch
- 2.99 µm
- Crop factor
- 2.00x
- Circle of confusion
- 0.0144 mm
Micro Four Thirds sensor · DoF & Hyperfocal Calculator · Astro 500/NPF Calculator
The G9 II also gained Panasonic's first Micro Four Thirds implementation of a fully mechanical shutter rated for genuinely high burst speeds alongside its faster electronic shutter option, giving photographers a real choice between rolling-shutter-free mechanical capture and maximum electronic speed depending on the subject. Panasonic also improved in-body stabilization ratings on the G9 II over the original G9, a genuine handheld-shooting benefit that compounds with the format's already-compact, lightweight telephoto lens advantage for wildlife and sports work.
Panasonic also gave the G9 II a genuinely redesigned grip shape over the original G9, improving handling specifically for the longer telephoto lenses wildlife photographers commonly pair with Micro Four Thirds bodies.
See these numbers used live in the DoF & Hyperfocal Calculator by selecting the Micro Four Thirds sensor format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Panasonic switch to phase-detect autofocus with the G9 II?
Contrast-detect autofocus, which Panasonic relied on for years, generally lags behind phase-detect systems for tracking moving subjects reliably — switching to phase-detect with the G9 II brought Panasonic's autofocus tracking performance much closer in line with competing systems from other brands, a genuinely significant practical improvement for sports and wildlife shooters.