Lumix G9 IIvs Z30
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 II (2023) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £479 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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