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G9 vs TZ200

Quick take: The G9 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the TZ200 is the most affordable; only the G9 is weather sealed.

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 · 2017TZ200Lumix · 2018
Price £999£434 usedBest
Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS20.1MP 1-inch MOS
Resolution 20.3MPBest20.1MP
Video 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps4K/30p, Full HD 60p
Autofocus 225-point contrast-detect DFDContrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS)Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronicBest10fps (6fps with continuous AF)
Battery Life 400 shots (CIPA)Best~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 658g (body only)340g (with battery)Best
Dimensions 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm111.2 × 66.4 × 45.2mm
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dotElectronic, 0.21", 2.33M dots
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.24M dots
Mount Micro Four ThirdsFixed Leica 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent)
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-IISingle SD slot
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-sizeWi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, micro HDMI, USB 2.0 Micro-B

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
TZ200
Portrait
5.5/10
4.2/10
Street
5.3/10
6.4/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
2.7/10
Vlogging & Video
5.1/10
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Filmmaking
5.8/10
3.1/10
Documentary
5.7/10
3.8/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
4.2/10
Landscape
5.6/10
4.1/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
4.7/10
Casual
4.8/10
4.6/10
Food
6.1/10
4.1/10
Macro
7.4/10
4.8/10
Architecture
5.8/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
2.9/10

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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