Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix G9→Lumix GH7

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix G9

£549

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH7

£1700 (+£1,151)

2024

✅

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 GH7

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Resolution

25MP vs 20MP (+5MP)
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Burst rate

75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) vs 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
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Generation

7 years newer (2024 vs 2017)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix G9	GH7
Price	£549	£1,700
Released	2017	2024	↑
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution	20MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps, C4K 24fps	5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI
Autofocus	225-point contrast-detect DFD	Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS)	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	400 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	658g (body only)	535g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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