GFX 50S IIvs 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?
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.
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
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
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 gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the zv-1 ii 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) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £1,499 | £649 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 25.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 658g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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