Canon EOS 90Dvs Lumix G9 IIvs OM System TG-7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS 90D Canon Canon EOS 90D (2019) From £849 Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts View Canon EOS 90D
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Lumix Lumix G9 II Lumix Lumix G9 II (2023) From £1499 Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters View Lumix G9 II
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

Which should you buy?

Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.

Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS 90D (2019)

  • You're invested in Canon EF DSLR lenses and don't want to switch systems
  • You shoot wildlife or sports and prefer an optical viewfinder
  • You want a mid-range DSLR upgrade without going mirrorless

Lumix G9 II (2023)

  • You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
  • You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
  • You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it

OM System TG-7 (2023)

  • You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
  • You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
  • You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities

Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS 90D (2019)Lumix G9 II (2023)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £849 £1,499 £449
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 32.5MP 25.2MP 12.0MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) Digital IS
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) 20fps
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) 680 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 658g body only 253g
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots None
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Micro Four Thirds Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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