Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH6→Lumix S1R II

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

You own

Lumix

GH6

£1199

2022

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S1R II

£2699 (+£1,500)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH6. 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	GH6	S1R II
Price	£1,199	£2,699
Released	2022	2025	↑
Sensor	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	25MP	44MP	↑
Video	5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log	8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with subject detection	Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection
Stabilisation	7.5-stop IBIS	8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2
Burst Rate	14fps	40fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	560 shots (CIPA)	350 shots (CIPA, LCD)	↓
Weight	739g (body only)	820g (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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