Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH6→Lumix S9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 S9
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Burst rate30fps electronic vs 14fps
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Generation2 years newer (2024 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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.
| Genre | GH6 | S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.3 | ||
| Street | +1.8 | ||
| Travel | +1.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | +0.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.3 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.1 | ||
| Casual | +1.7 | ||
| Food | +1.2 | ||
| Macro | +0.7 | ||
| Architecture | +0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH6 | S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £999 | |
| 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 | Phase-hybrid 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) | 403g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None — rear screen only | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating 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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