Lumix G9vs Z5 II
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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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible 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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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