Upgrade Guide

Lumix GX7→Lumix GX9

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

You own

Lumix

GX7

£254 used

2013

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GX9

£428 used (+£174)

2018

✅

Strong upgrade

The GX9 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most GX7 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the GX9

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Resolution

20MP vs 16MP (+4MP)
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Burst rate

9fps (6fps with continuous AF) vs 5fps (4.3fps with continuous AF)
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Generation

5 years newer (2018 vs 2013)

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	GX7	GX9
Price	£254 used	£428 used
Released	2013	2018	↑
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter)
Resolution	16MP	20MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/50	4K/30p, Full HD 60p
Autofocus	Contrast AF; face detection, 23-area, pinpoint, touch AF	Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF
Stabilisation	Sensor-shift IBIS (stills)	5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 4 stops (Dual I.S.)
Burst Rate	5fps (4.3fps with continuous AF)	9fps (6fps with continuous AF)	↑
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	~260 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	402g (with battery)	450g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Electronic, tilting, 2.76M dots	Electronic, tilting, 2.76M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.24M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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