Lumix G9vs Nikon D7500
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Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £899 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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