Lumix G9 IIvs Lumix GH5 II
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 II (2023) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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