Instax Mini Evovs Lumix G9
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Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation — Instax Mini Evo (2022): The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
- Smartphone users who want the tactile joy of prints without wasting film
- Creatives who want 100 effect combinations in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone who wants digital backups of their instant prints via Bluetooth
- Mini 12 or Mini 99 owners who want preview before printing
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 instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £549 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
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