Lumix G9vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The lumix g9 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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