Lumix G9vs Z6 III
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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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The z6 iii 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) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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