Upgrade Guide
Lumix G9 II→Lumix S1R II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the G9 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the S1R II
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Resolution44MP vs 25MP (+19MP)
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Burst rate40fps electronic vs 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)
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Generation2 years newer (2025 vs 2023)
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.
| Genre | G9 II | S1R II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.4 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.7 | ||
| Documentary | +0.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.3 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.3 | ||
| Casual | -0.3 | ||
| Food | +1.0 | ||
| Macro | +0.4 | ||
| Architecture | +1.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G9 II | S1R II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,699 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 44MP | ↑ |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 820g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
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