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G3 vs G9 II
Quick take: The G9 II has the highest resolution at 25MP; the G3 is the most affordable; only the G9 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
G9 II — Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters: 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
G9 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | G3Lumix · 2011 | G9 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £20 usedBest | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 25.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080/60i | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | 23-area contrast AF with face detection, touch AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)Best |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 388g (with battery)Best | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 115.2 × 83.6 × 46.7mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | LCD EVF, 1.44M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 2.5mm remote | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
G3
G9 II
Portrait
4.7/10
7.4/10
Street
5.8/10
6.3/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
7.5/10
Vlogging & Video
3.6/10
6.5/10
Documentary
3.0/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
8.6/10
Landscape
3.9/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
4.8/10
8.6/10
Casual
4.1/10
5.5/10
Food
5.4/10
7.3/10
Macro
4.7/10
8.4/10
Architecture
4.4/10
6.5/10
Astrophotography
3.8/10
5.1/10
Filmmaking
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7.0/10
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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