Lumix G9vs A7 V
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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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
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