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A New Phase of Micro Four Thirds! Panasonic Lumix G9II In-Depth Review

Richard Wong

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It may look exactly like the Lumix S5II, but this Panasonic Lumix G9 Mark II is the most important micro four thirds camera in my opinion! And I'll show you why in this in-depth review.
SPECIAL THANKS: Auckland Camera Centre www.aucklandcamera.co.nz
Piotr Kwasnik for the intro video and the epic trip to Hong Kong and Shenzhen! Instagram: @kwasnikpictures Youtube: ‪@masterofcamera‬
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Camera gear I used to shoot this video:
Panasonic Lumix S5II | Lumix S 24mm f/1.8
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0:00 Panasonic Lumix G9 II Introduction + Easter Egg
1:46 Body Design
12:50 Controls & User Interface
14:54 Battery Grip DMW-BG1
16:29 Autofocus
28:24 Autofocus (Video)
37:50 Sensor
39:31 Burst Mode
43:15 Pre-Burst Shooting
45:58 Video Recording
50:21 Video Mode Limitations
54:20 Photo Quality High ISO vs G9, GH6, OM1
57:05 ISO 102400!
59:33 G9ii ISO performance vs APS-C
1:01:03 Dynamic Range Test
1:05:09 Video Quality vs G9,GH6,OM1,XH1,R7
1:09:06 Video Quality at 4K/FHD Different Frame Rate
1:12:07 Overheat
1:17:25 Image Stabilisation (Photo)
1:23:31 Startup TIme
1:24:49 Image Stabilisation (Video)
1:34:21 Photo Profile
1:35:05 Real Time LUT
1:39:00 Streaking Issue
1:42:14 High Resolution Photo Mode
1:49:56 Rolling Shutter
1:51:16 Live view Composite
1:54:24 Final Thoughts + Sample Photos/Videos

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20 Comments

@MinnieCee 3 years ago

I almost never leave comments on YouTube, but this in-depth review is just too impressive, and so much effort was put in. Come on people, 5.9K view and only 409 likes? What's not to like? Anyway, thank you so much Richard for this in depth review. Helped me alot in deciding my next camera as a G9 user. Greatly appreciate this!! Cheers and all the best.

@keithnisbet 3 years ago

P.S. Richard, there is hardly anyone that does such incredibly thorough reviews as yourself. Perhaps Gerald Undone could be considered in your league. Thanks again.

@cameralabs 3 years ago

Supreme effort Richard, well done! I'm gonna have to watch this in a few sections, but I'm always very grateful for anyone who makes my videos look short!

@TheRealRichardWong Creator 3 years ago (edited)

* CORRECTION * In this video i said when you record video to SSD drive, the maximum frame rate is only 60fps. Turns out I was wrong. You could record video of any frame rate to the SSD drive but you need the optional DMW-AC10 AC Adaptor and also the official dummy battery DMW-DCC17 if you want to to do that . Sorry about the incorrect information in the video

This is my longest review ever! My review scripts is 24 pages long and I tried my best to cut it as short as possible and it's still 2 hours long! I have more Lumix G9II videos coming soon so remember to come back to this channel if you are interested in the Lumix G9II!
And does anyone actually manage to watch the whole 121 minutes review?

@fsi2210 3 years ago

Watched the entire video. The best camera review I've seen so far. You outdid yourself and were in a different league. Straight up objective and to the point. I'm not even in the market for a camera but this was so well done.

@andresgonzalezcerda7635 3 years ago

G9 ii…, the movie.
Amazing work!!

@evinioj5326 1 year ago

the best g9II video ever!

@TheThaiLife 2 years ago

I don't even think my Sony A7IV could have grabbed that Seagull so sharply and perfectly. Wow!

@Aleksilausti 2 years ago

Best review of the G9II I have watched by far! Thank you Richard.

@PeterMac-kq9mh 2 years ago

Wow! This is the best and most comprehensive camera review i have ever seen. Well designed performance tests. I am a long time MFT user and will probably buy a G9II, but i would prefer a more compact body, even though the controls would be more difficult to use. Many thanks

@nndoorgaans 3 years ago

The launch of the G9II is a significant boost for the m43 community. Recently, I've made a full transition back from Sony FF to m43. Virtually everything you can do with Fullframe can also be achieved with m43, but with less weight (which becomes increasingly important as you get older) and less intimidating to the surroundings. The video quality of the GH6 is impressive and fantastic to work with. However, compact and yet excellent cameras like the GX9 are pleasant companions for a day out. Naturally, the G9II (with its much-improved AF) is on my wishlist, along with the highly underrated OM5 from OM systems (420 grams). The latter camera is a hybrid marvel when it comes to both photo and video (4K and 120 FPS HD) in a small and lightweight body. Try capturing a handheld video with panning using a Sony (e.g., the zv1 or the a7c); it's quite challenging. The OM5 can do it, and, of course, the G9II can as well. Hopefully, Panasonic will continue to innovate and soon release a GX9 mkII and/or a G90 mkII.

@kmchow4744 2 years ago

Your review is honest, professional and creative, one of the best camera reviews I have seen. Thank you for your awesome work.

@TerryGilbreth 3 years ago

Richard, I watched the entire video though I did it in several pieces. I'm so grateful for the enormous amount of thought and work that you obviously put into this project! I was especially grateful for the careful, even handed comparisons you made between this camera and other, similar cameras that the prospective buyer might want to consider. You convinced me that I need to buy this one, though I'll have to save up for awhile.

@aeonrick 2 years ago

Made it to the end! Thank you so much for all of your hard work on this review :)

@katesavage2001 3 years ago

Thank you for such a long and honest review. I'm especiaally happy of your reference to updating firmware on existing lenses,

@TerenceKearns 3 years ago

Your reviews are impeccable as always. Outstanding work.

@MichaelBrazdaFilms 2 years ago

best reviewer for really any video products BY FAR!

@TomMcCormickGuitar 2 years ago

Panasonic needs to give this man free camera's for life. What a video 🙌

@kemirsz 2 years ago

Thank you Richard

@HokKan 3 years ago

Also, watched all the way to the end. By far the best G9 ii review out there so far. So detailed, thorough and organized. This is how gear reviews should be.