Lumix G9 IIvs BF
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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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.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix g9 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 II (2023) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | BF |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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