It’s no surprise just how far the G9 II has come when you compare it to the G9 – there are five years between the cameras, after all – and the latest model is an even more capable wildlife and sports photography camera. Higher-resolution photos, more video recording modes, including ProRes raw to an external SSD; a faster processor, and phase-detection autofocus; this is a major overhaul from the G9, and in 2023 the G9 II is a highly competitive camera, particularly for video, while also offering a sensor format and lens selection that's well suited to wildlife and sports photography.
Panasonic's best-ever autofocus; 8 stops in-body image stabilization; Faster engine improves all-round performance; Competitive price
Sensor resolution doesn't match full-frame alternatives; Viewfinder resolution unchanged from G9