Lumix G9 IIvs OM-1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

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-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II

Which should you buy?

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.

Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.

↓ Full specifications below

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-1 II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
  • You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
  • You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade

Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix G9 II (2023)OM-1 II (2024)
Price £1,499 £1,499
Sensor 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution 25.2MP 20.4MP
Video 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder)
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS)
Burst Rate 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical
Battery Life 680 shots (CIPA) ~520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 658g body only 561g body only
Dimensions 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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