Lumix G9vs Z50
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £499 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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