Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH4→Lumix Lumix S9

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

You own

Lumix

GH4

£349

2014

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299 (+£950)

2024

✅

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 Lumix S9

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	GH4	Lumix S9
Price	£349	£1,299
Released	2014	2024	↑
Sensor	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	None (no body IBIS)	IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	560g (with battery and card)	413g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification	None — rear screen only
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Leica L mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-II slot

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