Lumix G9vs Lumix GH6
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Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
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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 & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
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
Lumix GH6 (2022)
- Video creators and documentary filmmakers who want a capable MFT video body
- GH5 II owners upgrading to 25MP and 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
- Content creators who need versatile video specs at a reasonable price
- Filmmakers who want a lightweight, capable video camera with a large lens ecosystem
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 14fps |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — |
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