Leica SL3vs Lumix G9
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Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
Leica SL3 (2024)
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
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 leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL3 (2024) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £549 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 875g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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