Reasons to choose Lumix DC-G9 II
Released in 2023, Lumix DC-G9 II has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 25.21 MP effective resolution, and a 658 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II
vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G97
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
Lumix DC-G9 II225 mm²
Lumix DC-G97- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DC-G9 II and Lumix DC-G97 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DC-G9 IIMetricLumix DC-G97
25.21 MPEffective pixels20.3 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
2.99 µmPixel pitch3.33 µm
8.92 µm²Pixel area11.08 µm²
11.21 MP/cm²Pixel density9.03 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
5,760 × 4,320Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
658 gWeight530 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-ion Battery Pack Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DC-G9 II and Lumix DC-G97 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DC-G97 has the lighter body. The Lumix DC-G9 II has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DC-G97 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DC-G97
Released in 2024, Lumix DC-G97 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 20.3 MP effective resolution, and a 530 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.