Lumix G9vs Now Gen 3
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Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £120 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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