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G9 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the 1 J5 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 · 2017 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | — |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.8MPBest |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
1 J5
Portrait
5.5/10
4.3/10
Street
5.3/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
5.1/10
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Filmmaking
5.8/10
3.2/10
Documentary
5.7/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
4.9/10
Landscape
5.6/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
5.1/10
Casual
4.8/10
5.0/10
Food
6.1/10
4.8/10
Macro
7.4/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.8/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
3.0/10
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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