Upgrade Guide

Lumix S1 II→Lumix GH4

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

You own

Lumix

S1 II

£2200

2025

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH4

£349 (-£1,851)

2014

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the S1 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the GH4

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	S1 II	GH4
Price	£2,200	£349
Released	2025	2014	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	16MP	↓
Video	6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops	None (no body IBIS)
Burst Rate	30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	↓
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~500 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	680g (body only)	560g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78×	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Leica L-mount	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-I slot

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