Lumix G9vs Z7 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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii 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 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| 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, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — |
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