EOS R7vs Lumix G9
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £549 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
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