Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH5→Lumix Lumix G9 II

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

You own

Lumix

GH5

£699

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix G9 II

£1499 (+£800)

2023

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH5. 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 (AFS), 9fps (AFC)
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Battery life

680 shots (CIPA) vs ~410 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

6 years newer (2023 vs 2017)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	GH5	Lumix G9 II
Price	£699	£1,499
Released	2017	2023	↑
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording	5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)	8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)	↑
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	680 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	725g (with battery and card)	658g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual SD UHS-II

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