Lumix G9 IIvs A7R II
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Sony
A7R II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Portrait, landscape & studio 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.
Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography — A7R II (2015): The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
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
A7R II (2015)
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
Quick take: The a7r ii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the a7r ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 II (2023) | A7R II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £799 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 625g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | A7R II |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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