Lumix G9vs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The lumix g9 has the highest resolution at 20mp; 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) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £700 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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