Upgrade Guide
Lumix G9→Lumix GH6
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 GH6
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Resolution25MP vs 20MP (+5MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 7.5-stop IBIS
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Battery life560 shots (CIPA) vs 400 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2022 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 | GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.3 | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | +0.3 | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | +0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G9 | GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,199 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 14fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 739g (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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