Lumix G9vs Z50 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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The z50 ii has the highest resolution at 21mp; the lumix g9 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 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £899 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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