Lumix G9 IIvs Go Gen 2
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
VS
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 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) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £85 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | — |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | N/A |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 658g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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