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G9 II vs GH7
Quick take: The G9 II is the most affordable.
Where the G9 II wins
- Cheaper new: £1,399 vs £1,699
- Battery Life: 680 shots (CIPA)
- Street: 6.3 vs 5.7
- Travel: 6.0 vs 5.4
- Casual: 5.5 vs 4.9
Where the GH7 wins
- Burst Rate: 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)
- Weight: 535g (body only)
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- G9 II 134 × 100 × 90 mm · 658 g
- GH7 138 × 102 × 92 mm · 805 g
The G9 II is 4 mm narrower, 2 mm shorter, 2 mm slimmer and 147 g lighter than the GH7.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
G9 II — Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters: Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
GH7 — Video & Documentary: The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.
Who should buy what
G9 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
GH7 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video professionals who want the best MFT camera ever made
- Documentary and event videographers who need reliable AF and great stabilisation
- Hybrid photographers who want high burst rates and serious video in one body
- GH5/GH6 owners ready for a major upgrade
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | G9 IILumix · 2023 | GH7Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399Best | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA)Best | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 535g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
G9 II
GH7
Portrait
7.4/10
7.2/10
Street
6.3/10
5.7/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.5/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
7.3/10
Documentary
7.6/10
7.4/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
8.6/10
Landscape
6.2/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
8.6/10
8.5/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.9/10
Food
7.3/10
6.9/10
Macro
8.4/10
7.8/10
Architecture
6.5/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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