Upgrade Guide
Lumix G9→Lumix G9 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the G9. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the G9 II
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Resolution25MP vs 20MP (+5MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
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Battery life680 shots (CIPA) vs 400 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2023 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | G9 | G9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.9 | ||
| Street | +1.0 | ||
| Travel | +0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.2 | ||
| Documentary | +1.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.4 | ||
| Landscape | +0.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +1.2 | ||
| Macro | +1.0 | ||
| Architecture | +0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G9 | G9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 658g (body only) | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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