Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix G9→Lumix G85
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The G85 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Lumix G9. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | G85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | -3.5 | ||
| Wildlife | -3.0 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.0 | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix G9 | G85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £350 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2016 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 9fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 426g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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