Lumix G9 IIvs A5100
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Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the a5100 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) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £200 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | None |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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