Upgrade Guide
Lumix FZ82D→Lumix G9 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the FZ82D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the G9 II
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Resolution25MP vs 18MP (+7MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) vs 10fps
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Battery life680 shots (CIPA) vs 330 shots (CIPA, estimated)
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 | FZ82D | G9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.9 | ||
| Street | +1.7 | ||
| Travel | +1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.6 | ||
| Documentary | +3.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.6 | ||
| Landscape | +2.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.1 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +3.2 | ||
| Macro | +3.8 | ||
| Architecture | +2.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FZ82D | G9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 680 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 596g (with battery and card) | 658g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Dual SD UHS-II |
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