Upgrade Guide
Lumix G9→Lumix S1IIE
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the G9. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the S1IIE
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS
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Burst rate30fps electronic vs 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
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Generation8 years newer (2025 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.
| Genre | G9 | S1IIE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.1 | ||
| Street | +1.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.1 | ||
| Documentary | +2.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +1.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.7 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +1.8 | ||
| Macro | +1.1 | ||
| Architecture | +1.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G9 | S1IIE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,899 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 795g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
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