Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH7→Lumix S1 II

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

You own

Lumix

GH7

£1700

2024

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S1 II

£2200 (+£500)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH7. 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	GH7	S1 II
Price	£1,700	£2,200
Released	2024	2025	↑
Sensor	25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds	24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	25MP	24MP	↓
Video	5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI	6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Autofocus	Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition	Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)
Stabilisation	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops
Burst Rate	75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)	30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)	↓
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	~400 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	535g (body only)	680g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Leica L-mount
Memory Cards	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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