Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix G9 II→Lumix Lumix G9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Lumix G9 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Lumix G9 II. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 25MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Lumix G9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | +1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix G9 II | Lumix G9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £549 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 658g body only | 658g (body only) | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
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