Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH4→Lumix S1IIE
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 S1IIE
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Resolution24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Burst rate30fps electronic vs 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)
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Generation11 years newer (2025 vs 2014)
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 | GH4 | S1IIE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.9 | ||
| Street | +1.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.9 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.3 | ||
| Documentary | +2.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.1 | ||
| Casual | +1.7 | ||
| Food | +2.7 | ||
| Macro | +3.1 | ||
| Architecture | +3.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH4 | S1IIE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,899 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 795g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
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