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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Panasonic Lumix G9 II
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body against Panasonic's 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (30.4MP vs 25.2MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (900shots vs 390shots)
Panasonic Lumix G9 II Advantages6 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (779pts vs 61pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (60fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (14fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (60fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (8stops vs 0stops)
- ✓Lighter Body (658g vs 890g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
✓ +5.2 MPPanasonic Lumix G9 II25.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Panasonic Lumix G9 IIMicro Four Thirds Live MOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Panasonic Lumix G9 II17.3 × 13.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Panasonic Lumix G9 II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Panasonic Lumix G9 IIMicro Four Thirds
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
Panasonic Lumix G9 IIVenus Engine
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Panasonic Lumix G9 II779-Point Phase Hybrid AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
Panasonic Lumix G9 II779 points
✓ +718 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Panasonic Lumix G9 IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Panasonic Lumix G9 II60 fps
✓ +53 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Panasonic Lumix G9 II14 fps
✓ +7 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Panasonic Lumix G9 II60 fps
✓ +53 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Panasonic Lumix G9 II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
Panasonic Lumix G9 II8 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +8 stops03
Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Panasonic Lumix G9 II5.7K30 / 4K120
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Panasonic Lumix G9 II5.7K30 / 4K120 at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Panasonic Lumix G9 II10-bit 4:2:2 V-Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Panasonic Lumix G9 IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Panasonic Lumix G9 II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Panasonic Lumix G9 IIDual SD UHS-II Slots
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Panasonic Lumix G9 II3.68M-dot OLED EVF (120fps)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
✓ +510 shotsPanasonic Lumix G9 II390 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Panasonic Lumix G9 II658 g
✓ 232g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
Panasonic Lumix G9 II134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm
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