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A1 vs G9 II
Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the A1 is the most affordable; only the G9 II is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
32 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
G9 II — Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters: Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Who should buy what
G9 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A1Antigravity · 2025 | G9 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £909Best | £1,399 |
| Sensor | — | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 55.0MPBest | 25.2MP |
| Video | — | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | — | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | — | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | — | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | — | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Take-off weight | 249 g | — |
| Fly without registering | Yes — under 250 g | — |
| Flight time | 24 min | — |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s | — |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional | — |
| Video link | OmniLink 360 | — |
| Range | 6.0 km | — |
| Top speed | 16.0 m/s | — |
| Cameras | 1 | — |
| RAW stills | Yes | — |
| Vertical shooting | Not supported | — |
| Intelligent flight | Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home | — |
| Storage | 20 GB built in + microSD slot | — |
| Controller in the box | Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller | — |
| FPV | Yes, goggles in the box | — |
| Folds | Yes | — |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
G9 II
Portrait
—
7.4/10
Street
—
6.3/10
Travel
—
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
—
7.5/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.5/10
Filmmaking
—
7.0/10
Documentary
—
7.6/10
Sports & Action
—
8.6/10
Landscape
—
6.2/10
Wildlife
—
8.6/10
Casual
—
5.5/10
Food
—
7.3/10
Macro
—
8.4/10
Architecture
—
6.5/10
Astrophotography
—
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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