Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix G9→Lumix Lumix S1R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Lumix G9. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Lumix S1R
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Resolution47MP vs 20MP (+27MP)
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Generation2 years newer (2019 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Lumix S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix G9 | Lumix S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 898g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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