Lumix G9 IIvs Nikon Z8
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Nikon
Nikon Z8 (2023)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals
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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.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
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
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- Professional photographers who want Z9 capability in a smaller body
- Wildlife and sports shooters who want 8K RAW and 120fps burst
- Z6 III or Z7 II owners upgrading to pro-grade performance
- Hybrid professionals who need the best Nikon video and stills in one body
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the lumix g9 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 II (2023) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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