Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH4→Lumix S1R II

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

You own

Lumix

GH4

£349

2014

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S1R II

£2699 (+£2,350)

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 S1R II

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	GH4	S1R II
Price	£349	£2,699
Released	2014	2025	↑
Sensor	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	16MP	44MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps	8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection	Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection
Stabilisation	None (no body IBIS)	8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	40fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	350 shots (CIPA, LCD)	↓
Weight	560g (with battery and card)	820g (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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