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G9 vs S1R II
Quick take: The S1R II has the highest resolution at 44MP; the G9 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
G9 — Wildlife, Sports, Travel: The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
G9 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | G9Lumix · 2017 | S1R IILumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999Best | £2,699 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 44.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 40fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA)Best | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 658g (body only)Best | 820g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
G9
S1R II
Portrait
5.5/10
8.8/10
Street
5.3/10
6.3/10
Travel
5.4/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
8.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
7.7/10
Documentary
5.7/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
8.3/10
Landscape
5.6/10
7.7/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
8.3/10
Casual
4.8/10
5.2/10
Food
6.1/10
8.3/10
Macro
7.4/10
8.8/10
Architecture
5.8/10
8.1/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
7.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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