Upgrade Guide
Lumix G9→Lumix GH5 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the G9. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GH5 II
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Generation4 years newer (2021 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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 | GH5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.3 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.2 | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.2 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +0.1 | ||
| Macro | -0.1 | ||
| Architecture | -0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G9 | GH5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £899 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 9fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 727g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
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