Lumix G9 vs Lumix G95

A hands-on comparison of the Panasonic Lumix G9 and the Lumix G95. Which one is right for you?

[@stevespanos75]

Thank you for clarifying the differences. That was good. It comes down to finances.

[@robertarmstrong905]

Excellent comparison. Thank you.

[@randyking3691]

The G9 is a very nice camera, I bought mine 2 years ago and I still think it is amazing what all it can do.

[@patrickmcfadden1689]

Nice review. I got the G95 the year it came out, waited for it to come below 1,100 new. Have been very happy with it. Got it to upgrade my G7 but still have and use both.

[@spudwas]

Great video! You managed to pack a lot of info into 5:43 minutes as opposed to other vloggers who yammers on for 20 minutes and say nothing new.

[@BobDiaz123]

I've been tempted by Panasonic Micro 4/3s for some time now. I just spotted the G95 from B&H for $699. It comes with the G95, the 12-60mm lens, a 128GB Memory Card, a case, and a UV Filter. It was too good a deal to pass up, so I went for it. It should arrive in 2 days. About 5 years ago I went a Panasonic event where I could try out their M4/3s cameras. I was very impressed by the G85, but I didn't go out and purchase one at the time. Now I'm getting the improved model.

[@timothydrake1030]

I love my G95, but it doesn't get much interest elsewhere. I also have the S5, which actually may be a bit smaller than the G9. So I find the G95 and S5 make a great combo.

[@palmhousebookrestoration3284]

Hi Timothy, I am thinking of getting the S5, I hope you can help with my concerns regarding specticle wearers? I wear glasses and was wondering if I will have any aproblem seeing through the EVF on the S5? Thank you Timothy

[@timothydrake1030]

@Palm House Book Restoration Are you right or left eye dominant? That is, which eye do you use for viewing?

[@timothydrake1030]

I'm left eye dominant and just testing with some readers, no problem. My right eye felt so unfamiliar that I had to force myself to use it.

[@palmhousebookrestoration3284]

@@timothydrake1030 Right eye dominant

[@Bruthahood1776]

G9 is making a huge comeback 🙂

[@laurentyarp514]

Sure, I noticed it sells very well on the second hand market. So does the GX9 btw

[@modelnaturephotography]

Both great cameras, recently managed to lose my GH5 ii camera so back to using my G90 for now, I think the G90 is great for what it is and a fantastic travel and reconnaissance camera but G90 has had some fantastic updates, good to see both cameras holding their own.

[@cameranewb3878]

I just recently got the focus working better. I never tried one area focus and G95 is so reliable. I use Sony, too, but I love the LUMIX colors and quality.

[@mrnicelynicely1]

The G9 was my entree in the Micro4/3 world, and your appraisal of it matches my own, fantastic value for the money -particularly appreciate the viewfinder as an eyeglass wearer, and being weather-sealed it's always good to go. I also have Olympus and Fuji, but the G9 is my 'A' camera.

[@josemariosequeira]

Perfect video! Exactly what I was looking for! 🙌🏻

[@franxrothschild]

great vid! ive just ordered a g9, i have a g85 and I love it, hope the g9 to be better. Saludos from Mexico!

[@eppietimisela7118]

I had the G90 -as it is called in Europe- but sold it and bought a Nikon DSLR. After view months I regret and decided to go for the G9. And yes I agree for the G90 there is no recording limit in 4K but dealing with the crop factor can be annoying. So even with the recording limit on the G9 I will go for it. Thumbs up for the nice video.

[@cameranewb3878]

Thanks for watching. The G9 is great.

[@eppietimisela7118]

And I went back to MFT and sold all my Nikon gear. Now im.a proud owner of the Panasonic G9. 😎

[@testchannel66]

Great review thanks

[@Lepewhi]

I believe the G9 has weather sealing. So, for birding, animals, outdoors activities where weather might be an issue, that might be a consideration.

[@louisianatravels]

the g95 and g85 both have weather sealing as well

[@artistjoh]

There is a lot to like about the G90. It is a better vlogging and social media camera that the G9. Has modes that manufacturers deem "ammateur" like panorama mode, which makes it very useful to me. I love its better in-camera editing, lighter weight, unlimited recording, and the 4K crop, similar to the GH4, helps extend tele reach. It makes it a very complimentary camera to the G9.

[@fokanoff]

Thanks, useful info

[@seconduser1809]

Very helpful, thank you

[@redsim017]

Okay so there are some improvements on G9, but in exchange you paid more. For myself I think g95 can do the job for me. Thanks for review!

[@FrankBlain]

Thank you much, the limited record time of the g9 is a major deal breaker for me good to know, the g9 is pretty unless for video huge shame with 4K60 "sad".

[@johne4937]

Thanks, great review, right to the point and very helpful. I have a GX850 which I will keep. It's perfect with my 20mm f1.7, but I need a larger body and ibis for my 200mm

[@viveviveka2651]

Thank you for the review. Both of these cameras are on my short list. The Sony a6600 is another. If you could have just one camera and one lens, and cost differences were not the deciding factor, which body and lens would you choose? For still photography (I will be doing a lot of wildflower and macro photography, and color fidelity and ability to capture subtle colors and nuances are high priorities for me.)

[@cameranewb3878]

I would use Sony A6600 with the 18-200 if I could have one choice. I was going through my photos and that lens, which isn’t considered so great because the aperture starts at 3.5, did the most amazing shots. Second choice for lens is Sigma 18-50. Stunning colors on that one. LUMIX G95 with the 12-60 kit lens is amazing. So many good choices

[@dk4drones]

One other thing I would mention is the G9 with the 2.5 firmware update has 10bit recording, whereas the G95 for now records at 8bit max.

[@cameranewb3878]

I thought about that and a few other things like IBIS afterwards. I wish I knew more about color grading. I play with exposure in Davinci, but haven’t been brave enough to shoot in a log profile yet. Any tips would be welcome. I know 10 but allows colors not to fall apart but only vaguely understand.

[@hedydd2]

I also bought a used immaculate G9 but to replace a G6 and G7. I sometimes regret not getting a G95 because it has a pop-up flash and what I miss most on G9, the Panorama auto-stitching mode. For the life of me I cannot understand why a top of the range camera has these features deleted from the spec. Yes, the G9 has dual fast card slots but as an enthusiast not a professional wedding photographer, it’s of no significance and neither is the 60P 4K shooting mode.

[@artoriaslee]

I have a G85 and I'm considering getting another body. I was considering the G9 or the GH5ii but I need to take another look at he G95 because I prefer that body style over the G9.

[@cameranewb3878]

The G95 is nicer with aperture and shutter dial G9 always feels odd to go to a top dial for aperture.

[@artoriaslee]

@@cameranewb3878 I feel the same way. I prefer the dial to be on the front. One of the cons for me. Maybe I can live with it idk

[@ModyKhan]

Nice video. Keep it coming, and I'm not new to photography but new to G95 and trying to learn a lot. Please post more videos of all the modes. Subd to your channel.

[@cameranewb3878]

Thank you!

[@mmartel]

I think it would have been a better review if you talked about the big differences in autofocus modes (human and animal on G9, focus near or far priority; g95 has only dace/eye detect but can't track bodies or turned-away faces, no animal detect, etc.) and frame rates (no crop 1080p at 180 fps on G9 with autofocus vs 1080p at 120fps on G95 with no autofocus, 6k photo mode vs 4k on G95, and 20fps RAW burst and pre-burst on G9 vs 11 fps RAW and no pre-burst on G95). Also would have been good to have you explore video autofocus differences in continuous AF situations. I'm a G95 owner and think it's a great camera for hybrid stills + video but surely the G9 is quite a bit more capable on virtually every other front except for record limits.

[@cameranewb3878]

Good advice. I’m still quite basic in my experience.

[@Bruthahood1776]

@Camera Newb your review is fine 🙂

[@AprilClayton]

@@Bruthahood1776 thanks. I plan to learn as I go.

[@Bruthahood1776]

@@AprilClayton 👍🏾

[@georgedavall9449]

Hey yo Marky mark, You failed to mention the Sensor shift mode, which can be a big deal, if done right. 40 and 80 Megapixel images are possible, but under ideal conditions, with a tripod, and mostly static subjects! It is not implemented as well as Olympus, but it is still there. And lets not forget the Pre Focus function. Just wanted to clear that up. Peace!

[@wakuyanow]

Great review. I don't have either camera, but I felt like you touched on all the points I wanted to know. I'll check out your other videos. Since phase detect autofocus came out on the S5II, I've begun wondering about the future g9 II (g10?). Panasonic has great video features. If the cost is good, I might buy a Panasonic rather than a Sony. I'm not sure about the Panasonic lens selection, though.

[@wakuyanow]

I checked out your channel. It looks like the Sony alien overlords have got you. I think they'll probably get me, too. Eventually.

[@sdhute]

Question which one do you grab most the g95 or g9 for shooting? I’ve had both and believed the sensor lie and left. However looking to get back in. If the g95 only had that huge g9 battery.

[@cameranewb3878]

G9 I prefer because of 5k 60 fps. I’m a sucker for slow motion.

[@Bruthahood1776]

We need a G9 Mk2🤔

[@Superz3ro]

I have always thought Lumix cameras needed to go with the “Mark numerations” and keep the G series numbers the same. Was very pleasantly surprised when they released a GH5II. The G9 Mark II would be a very welcomed designation in my opinion… 🤔

[@ETMaligalig]

Hopefully with phase detect from the S5 II

[@sdhute]

@@Superz3ro with pdaf in the s5 ii and the new 12-35 Leica branded m43 lens I’m sure we will see pdaf in m43 soon.

[@ThreeDogsTwoCatsAndAWife]

It’s out now!😂👍🏾

[@JEBJOSH]

You definitely have a lot of Cameras 😮

[@cameranewb3878]

It started out innocently. I wanted a Sony A6400, but they were out of stock. I got a LUMIX G9(, but still wanted the Sony. I got carried away.

[@JEBJOSH]

@@cameranewb3878 😅 i feel u 100% I wanted Sony a6400 but they were out of stock then I got a lumix g7 earlier this year. Months later a6400 were back in stock. But I started seeing other cameras like zv e10 and comparing them. I still wanted to keep my lumix lenses I got then I saw g9 but I also saw gh5ii I was like maybe I should get that 🤭and here I am still looking up cameras I still want a sony cam low key 🤭

[@priyajessy]

Hey hi...your videos are really helpful... Btw Which cam and microphone did you use while filming this particular video?

[@wristaction]

Do either of them have I.b.I.s. ?

[@cameranewb3878]

Both. Can’t believe I forgot to mention that.

[@Lepewhi]

The g90/95 has a built-in flash for emergency use

[@alinoe3604]

Hi. Next time do some tests in lo ligh. Thanks.

[@cameranewb3878]

Thanks. Great idea.

[@ravebrave8866]

I use a G85

[@naturesnapsstudio154]

Does the pixel shift resolution mode comes to Lumix g95 ?

[@cameranewb3878]

I know Olympus does. Cannot find it on G95.

[@enrique-hi]

didnt even know there was a g95 XD

[@Lepewhi]

The g90/95 has a built-in flash for emergency use