Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix GH5 II→Lumix Lumix G9 II

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix GH5 II

£899

2021

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Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix G9 II

£1499 (+£600)

2023

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Lumix GH5 II. 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 20MP (+5MP)
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Stabilisation

Improved — 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
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Burst rate

25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) vs 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)
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Generation

2 years newer (2023 vs 2021)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix GH5 II	Lumix G9 II
Price	£899	£1,499
Released	2021	2023	↑
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming	5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus	225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops	8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)	25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)	↑
Battery Life	900 shots (CIPA)	680 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	727g (body only)	658g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-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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