Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix GH6→Lumix Lumix S9

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix GH6

£1199

2022

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299 (+£100)

2024

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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 Lumix S9

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix GH6	Lumix S9
Price	£1,199	£1,299
Released	2022	2024	↑
Sensor	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	25MP	24MP	↓
Video	5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with subject detection	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	7.5-stop IBIS	IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate	14fps	30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	560 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	739g body only	413g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots	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	Dual SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II slot

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