Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH4→Lumix S1 II

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

You own

Lumix

GH4

£349

2014

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S1 II

£2200 (+£1,851)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH4. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the S1 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GH4	S1 II
Price	£349	£2,200
Released	2014	2025	↑
Sensor	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps	6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection	Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)
Stabilisation	None (no body IBIS)	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	~400 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	560g (with battery and card)	680g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification	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	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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