Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | GH6 | S1IIE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.6 | ||
| Street | +1.3 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.9 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.9 | ||
| Documentary | +1.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.4 | ||
| Casual | +0.9 | ||
| Food | +1.5 | ||
| Macro | +1.1 | ||
| Architecture | +1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.2 |
| Spec | GH6 | S1IIE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £1,899 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 739g (body only) | 795g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
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