Lumix G9vs GH7
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 & Documentary — GH7 (2024): 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
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
GH7 (2024)
- 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
Quick take: The gh7 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) | GH7 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,700 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 535g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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