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A1 vs G9

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the G9 is the most affordable; only the G9 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

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

G9 — Wildlife, Sports, Travel: The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.

Who should buy what
G9 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
  • MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025G9Lumix · 2017
Price £909Best£999
Sensor —Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 55.0MPBest20.3MP
Video —4K 60fps, C4K 24fps
Autofocus —225-point contrast-detect DFD
Stabilisation —5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS)
Burst Rate —20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
Battery Life —400 shots (CIPA)
Weight —658g (body only)
Dimensions —136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder —EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot
Screen —3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards —2× SD UHS-II
Connectivity —Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size
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
Portrait
—
5.5/10
Street
—
5.3/10
Travel
—
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
—
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.1/10
Filmmaking
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5.8/10
Documentary
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5.7/10
Sports & Action
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6.2/10
Landscape
—
5.6/10
Wildlife
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6.5/10
Casual
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4.8/10
Food
—
6.1/10
Macro
—
7.4/10
Architecture
—
5.8/10
Astrophotography
—
5.0/10

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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