Upgrade Guide
Lumix FZ330→Lumix GX9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The GX9 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most FZ330 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the GX9
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Resolution20MP vs 12MP (+8MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation3 years newer (2018 vs 2015)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | FZ330 | GX9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.2 | ||
| Street | +2.1 | ||
| Travel | +1.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.3 | ||
| Documentary | +0.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.3 | ||
| Landscape | +1.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | +1.0 | ||
| Food | +1.4 | ||
| Macro | +4.0 | ||
| Architecture | +1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FZ330 | GX9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £301 used | £428 used | |
| Released | 2015 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter) | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, Full HD 50p | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 4 stops (Dual I.S.) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (6fps with continuous AF) | 9fps (6fps with continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 691g (with battery) | 450g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 0.39", 1.44M dots, 0.7x, eye sensor | Electronic, tilting, 2.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.24M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 24x zoom lens (25-600mm equivalent, constant f/2.8) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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