Lumix G9 IIvs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Starting from £35 new
Best for Retro compact collectors
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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.
Retro Compact Collectors — Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008): A touchscreen Sony from 2008 — the DSC-T700 was ahead of its time with a 3.5" touch display, but belongs in a collection rather than a kit bag today.
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
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
- Collectors interested in the evolution of consumer digital photography
- Sony camera historians and T-series enthusiasts
- Anyone after a retro talking point from the pre-smartphone era
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 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) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £35 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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