Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH5→Lumix Lumix G9

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

You own

Lumix

GH5

£699

2017

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Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix G9

£549 (-£150)

2017

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the GH5. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Lumix G9

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	GH5	Lumix G9
Price	£699	£549
Released	2017	2017
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording	4K 60fps, C4K 24fps
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection	225-point contrast-detect DFD
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS)
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	400 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	725g (with battery and card)	658g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification	EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	2× SD UHS-II

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