Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH4→Lumix Lumix G9 II

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

You own

Lumix

GH4

£349

2014

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix G9 II

£1499 (+£1,150)

2023

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH4. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Lumix G9 II

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Resolution

25MP vs 16MP (+9MP)
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Burst rate

25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) vs 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)
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Battery life

680 shots (CIPA) vs ~500 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

9 years newer (2023 vs 2014)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	GH4	Lumix G9 II
Price	£349	£1,499
Released	2014	2023	↑
Sensor	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps	5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	None (no body IBIS)	8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	680 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	560g (with battery and card)	658g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II

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