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Panasonic Lumix G9 II vs Panasonic Lumix GH7

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The G9 II wins 2 of 4 scored specs (stabilization, weight); the GH7 wins 2 (battery (cipa)). The GH7 is $102 cheaper.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization, weight.
2 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Panasonic Lumix G9 II134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm · 658 g
  • Panasonic Lumix GH7138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm · 805 g

Where they differ

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G9 IIGH7
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,900$1,798BEST
PHOTO
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8 stopsBEST7.5 stops
VIDEO
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.13.2 ms · 5.7K full width, CineD13.2 ms · C4K full width, CineD
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Blackmagic RAW over HDMIInternal ProRes RAW + Blackmagic RAW over HDMI
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.NoYes
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.370 shots380 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.658 gBEST805 g
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingMulti-angle
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x SD UHS-IICFexpress B + SD UHS-II

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