EOS RPvs Lumix G9 IIvs ZV-1 II
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Lumix G9 II (2023) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,499 | £649 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 25.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 658g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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