Lumix G9vs Z7
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
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