Lumix G9 IIvs D5
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix g9 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 II (2023) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | — |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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