Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH5→Lumix Lumix S9

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

You own

Lumix

GH5

£699

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299 (+£600)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH5. 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	GH5	Lumix S9
Price	£699	£1,299
Released	2017	2024	↑
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)	IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	725g (with battery and card)	413g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification	None — rear screen only
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Leica L mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-II slot

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