Lumix G9vs KF
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 & Outdoor — KF (2022): The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
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
KF (2022)
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Quick take: The kf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | KF (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £700 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 643g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | KF |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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