Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix GH6→Lumix S1 II

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix GH6

£1199

2022

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S1 II

£2200 (+£1,001)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Lumix GH6. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the S1 II

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix GH6	S1 II
Price	£1,199	£2,200
Released	2022	2025	↑
Sensor	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	25MP	24MP	↓
Video	5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log	6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with subject detection	Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)
Stabilisation	7.5-stop IBIS	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops
Burst Rate	14fps	30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	560 shots (CIPA)	~400 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	739g body only	680g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots	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	Dual SD UHS-II	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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