Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix G9 II→Lumix S1 II

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix G9 II

£1499

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S1 II

£2200 (+£701)

2025

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix G9 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the S1 II

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix G9 II	S1 II
Price	£1,499	£2,200
Released	2023	2025	↑
Sensor	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	25MP	24MP	↓
Video	5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log	6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection	Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)
Stabilisation	8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops
Burst Rate	25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)	30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	680 shots (CIPA)	~400 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	658g body only	680g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Leica L-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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