X-T30 IIvs Lumix G9 IIvs Nikon Zfc

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T30 II (2021) From £499 Best for Street & portrait photography View X-T30 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?

Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.

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

X-T30 II (2021)

  • You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
  • You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
  • You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality

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 x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T30 II (2021)Lumix G9 II (2023)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £499 £1,499 £799
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 25.2MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) 11fps
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) 680 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 383g body only 658g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot 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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