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G9 vs PEN
Quick take: The PEN has the highest resolution at 20MP; the G9 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
G9 — Wildlife, Sports, Travel: The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
G9 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | G9Lumix · 2017 | PENOM System · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £849Best |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.4MPBest |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 393g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
G9
PEN
Portrait
5.5/10
7.0/10
Street
5.3/10
7.8/10
Travel
5.4/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
5.2/10
Documentary
5.7/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
7.7/10
Landscape
5.6/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
8.1/10
Casual
4.8/10
6.3/10
Food
6.1/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.4/10
6.8/10
Architecture
5.8/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.9/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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