Lumix G9 IIvs Pentax 17
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
VS
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
View Pentax 17
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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
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
Quick take: The pentax 17 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) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £400 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | — |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 658g body only | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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