Lumix G9vs Sigma fp
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Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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