Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix G9 II→Lumix GH7

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix G9 II

£1499

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH7

£1700 (+£201)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Lumix G9 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GH7

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Burst rate

75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) vs 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)
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Generation

1 year newer (2024 vs 2023)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix G9 II	GH7
Price	£1,499	£1,700
Released	2023	2024	↑
Sensor	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution	25MP	25MP
Video	5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log	5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection	Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate	25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)	75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	680 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	658g body only	535g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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