Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix G9 II→Lumix Lumix GH5 II

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix G9 II

£1499

2023

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Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix GH5 II

£899 (-£600)

2021

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix G9 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Lumix GH5 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix G9 II	Lumix GH5 II
Price	£1,499	£899
Released	2023	2021	↓
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 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection	225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology
Stabilisation	8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)	12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)	↓
Battery Life	680 shots (CIPA)	900 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	658g body only	727g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots	EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II	2× SD UHS-II

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