Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix G9→Lumix GH4
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix G9. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GH4
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Battery life~500 shots (CIPA) vs 400 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | GH4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | -2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | -4.0 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix G9 | GH4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £349 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | None (no body IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 560g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | |
| 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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