Upgrade Guide
Lumix G9→Lumix L10
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 L10
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Burst rate30fps vs 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
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Generation9 years newer (2026 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.8 | ||
| Street | +1.8 | ||
| Travel | +0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.9 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | -0.2 | ||
| Macro | -1.6 | ||
| Architecture | +0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.5 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G9 | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 30fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 508g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD |
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