Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix GH5 II→Lumix Lumix G9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix GH5 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Lumix G9
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Burst rate20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic vs 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | Lumix G9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix GH5 II | Lumix G9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £549 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 658g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
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