Hands on: Panasonic Lumix G9 II review: a superb wildlife camera

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

Panasonic Lumix G9 II review: a superb wildlife camera

The Lumix G9 line has come a long way in five years, and the second iteration is a more capable all-rounder, and a great choice for capturing action thanks to the introduction of phase-detection autofocus. The G9 II also offers higher-resolution photos, more video recording modes (including ProRes raw to an external SSD) and a faster processor. It's a highly competitive camera, particularly for video, while also offering a sensor format and lens selection that are well suited to wildlife and sports photography. If Micro Four Thirds was starting to feel like something of an anachronism, the Panasonic Lumix G9 II proves that it still has a place with modern content creators.

Panasonic's best-ever autofocus; 8 stops in-body image stabilization; Faster engine improves all-round performance

Sensor resolution doesn't match full-frame alternatives; Viewfinder resolution unchanged from G9