Lumix G9 IIvs ZV-E1
Lumix
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix g9 ii 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) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 658g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — |
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