Lumix G9 IIvs OM-3
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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VS
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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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, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the om-3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 II (2023) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — |
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