Lumix G9vs Sony FX30
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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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its 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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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