Upgrade Guide

Lumix GX800→Lumix GX9

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

You own

Lumix

GX800

No UK price today

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GX9

£428 used

2018

✅

Strong upgrade

The GX9 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most GX800 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 5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF)
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Battery life

~260 shots (CIPA) vs ~210 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

1 year newer (2018 vs 2017)

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	GX800	GX9
Price	—	£428 used
Released	2017	2018	↑
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter)	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter)
Resolution	16MP	20MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, Full HD 60p	4K/30p, Full HD 60p
Autofocus	Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF	Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.)	5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 4 stops (Dual I.S.)
Burst Rate	5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF)	9fps (6fps with continuous AF)	↑
Battery Life	~210 shots (CIPA)	~260 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	269g (with battery)	450g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	Electronic, tilting, 2.76M dots
Screen	3.0" 180° tilting (selfie) touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.24M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single microSD slot	Single SD slot

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