Panasonic G9 Firmware - Is there still a reason to buy a GH5?

Last week Panasonic announced a major firmware update for the G9, adding video features once exclusive to the GH5 series. Does Chris love the autofocus? Can Jordan replace his beloved GH5s? Tune in to find out.

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[VIDJACK]

Ya know what would have been nice? Filming the episode with the G9.

[victorshikhman]

Pretty amazing that Panasonic is still supporting a 2 year old camera with significant feature updates.

[GordLamb]

Way to go, Panasonic! Serious kudos for this update - THIS is how you win and keep customers!


Now if only the 10-25mm/1.7 would go on sale.... :p

[xeldiosx]

Whoo hoo! Lucky me! Just got a new G9 3 weeks ago!
Thanks @DPReview! I think I watched over 50 of your videos and a bunch articles on your blog to take my decision and I'm even happier about it now!
Love my G9! <3

[BearFOXThirty]

I've really missed your content, glad to have found you again after the migration to this channel. So informative thanks.

[danieltien]

Bought a G9 for my documentary work, did not think there will be vlog on this camera, I'm really glad Panasonic did this

[tringuyenIT]

Absolutely agree!! I decided to purchase the G9 right after reading the new features of the firmware updates a couple of days ago. Before that i had been wondering which one to buy, the GH5 or the G9 since the G9 seemed to lack video recording capabilities compared to the GH5. But now the new updates really confirm that the G9 is so insane with powerful configuration ! Panasonic truely tried to hold the G9 back with the old firmwares just to save the GH5.

[MarcosCodas]

Thank you! I have a G9 and was wondering if this was another "lens compatibility" update. Glad to hear it's actually quite useful!

[wparo]

2:35 this man was born to review camera's video mode - no disrespect to the other geezer

[fremontmike]

And Boom, My G9 has the features I need out of the GH5. Just did the upgrade and ordered the SFU1 . Thanks for the review.

[QuickQuips]

Wow. It's now on my shortlist with that birding feature. And sweet video is a bonus.

[carls.]

Thanks guys! Didn't even know about this til you plugged it a few days ago. I love my G9 even more now.

[artistjoh]

The G9 is such a wonderful camera, especially as a B-roll, IBIS, and stills camera to complement the GH-5S. Since the GH series went all-in with video, it is the G9 which recaptures that brilliant hybrid experience we loved on the GH-1 and GH-2 where stills were still a major part of the camera.

[sess]

The 30 minute maximum and the ability to choose between PAL or NTSC makes the GH5 a keeper for me.

[ejjohnson]

Just got my G9 back from Panacare for some minor repairs, which were hassle-free and prompt. Now this great firmware update. I'm a happy Panny customer.

[gostaberling]

I love Panasonic for doing this for my beloved G9!

[naturepi]

For people who want to get it, hold your horses! You can download it from Global Panasonic website after November 19th....right now the latest firmware available is 1.3.

[poultriarchy]

I'm a videographer and I bought the G9 over the GH5 as a B cam a couple of months ago as I liked it's photography capabilities enough to work with its video options. Feel like I've hit the jackpot making the investment now!

[glennsak]

Jordan and Chris are the best. DP Review you scored.

[dougshallow]

After struggling to make a decision on a new camera I've found DPreview to be the best resource for information, thank you! :)