GFX 50S IIvs Lumix G9 IIvs Nikon Zfc

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm GFX 50S II (2021) From £2999 Best for Studio & portrait specialists View GFX 50S II
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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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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

Which should you buy?

Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body 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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ Full specifications below

GFX 50S II (2021)

  • You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
  • You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
  • You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor

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

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, lumix g9 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GFX 50S II (2021)Lumix G9 II (2023)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £2,999 £1,499 £799
Sensor 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 51.4MP 25.2MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/30p (cropped) 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 3fps 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) 11fps
Battery Life ~440 shots (CIPA) 680 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 900g body only 658g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.2" tilting touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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