Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH7→Lumix Lumix S1R

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

You own

Lumix

GH7

£1700

2024

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S1R

£2499 (+£799)

2019

✅

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 Lumix S1R

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GH7	Lumix S1R
Price	£1,700	£2,499
Released	2024	2019	↓
Sensor	25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds	47.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	25MP	47MP	↑
Video	5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI	4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus	Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition	DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects
Stabilisation	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)	5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate	75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)	9fps continuous with AF/AE	↓
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	~360 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	535g (body only)	898g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×	OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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