Upgrade Guide

Lumix G85→Lumix GH7

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

G85

£350

2016

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH7

£1700 (+£1,350)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the G85. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GH7

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	G85	GH7
Price	£350	£1,700
Released	2016	2024	↑
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter)	25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution	16MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/60p	5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology	Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate	9fps	75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	426g (body only)	535g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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