Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix G9→Lumix Lumix GH5 II

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix G9

£549

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix GH5 II

£899 (+£350)

2021

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Worthwhile

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

What's new in the Lumix GH5 II

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix G9	Lumix GH5 II
Price	£549	£899
Released	2017	2021	↑
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	4K 60fps, C4K 24fps	4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming
Autofocus	225-point contrast-detect DFD	225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS)	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)	↓
Battery Life	400 shots (CIPA)	900 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	658g (body only)	727g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot	EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	2× SD UHS-II

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