Lumix G9vs Pentax 17
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Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
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
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £400 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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