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Panasonic Lumix G9 II vs Panasonic Lumix G97

The Panasonic Lumix G9 II and the Panasonic Lumix G97 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G9 II if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (25.2 against 20.3 MP). Pick the Panasonic Lumix G97 if you want a lighter body (530 g against 658 g).

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Panasonic Lumix G9 II	Panasonic Lumix G97
Maker	Panasonic	Panasonic
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm	Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm
Crop factor	2×	2×
Resolution	25.2 MPmore detail	20.3 MP
Stabilisation	in the body	in the body
Announced	2023	2024
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Weight	658 g	530 glighter
Lenses in this guide	125 for its sensor	125 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Panasonic Lumix G9 II 2×, Panasonic Lumix G97 2×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Panasonic Lumix G9 II: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix G97: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.