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G9 II vs 1 J5
Quick take: The G9 II has the highest resolution at 25MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the G9 II is weather sealed.
Where the G9 II wins
- Resolution: 25.2MP
- Burst Rate: 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)
- Battery Life: 680 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 7.4 vs 3.9
Where the 1 J5 wins
- Cheaper new: £93 vs £1,399
- Weight: 265g (with battery)
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- G9 II 134 × 100 × 90 mm · 658 g
- 1 J5 98 × 60 × 32 mm · 265 g
The 1 J5 is 36 mm narrower, 40 mm shorter, 58 mm slimmer and 393 g lighter than the G9 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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 | G9 IILumix · 2023 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £93 usedBest |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)Best | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
G9 II
1 J5
Portrait
7.4/10
3.9/10
Street
6.3/10
6.7/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.5/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
3.2/10
Documentary
7.6/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
4.5/10
Landscape
6.2/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
8.6/10
4.3/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.1/10
Food
7.3/10
4.6/10
Macro
8.4/10
3.4/10
Architecture
6.5/10
3.4/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
2.6/10
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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