Leica SL3vs Lumix G9 II
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
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 & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): 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
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 II (2023)
- 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
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix g9 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL3 (2024) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 875g body only | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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