Lumix G9vs Nikon Zfc
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Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The nikon zfc 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) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £799 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | 0.39" OLED 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 UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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