Lumix G9 IIvs Z50
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the z50 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) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £499 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | None |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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