Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S1→Lumix Lumix G9 II

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S1

£1499

2019

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix G9 II

£1499 (+£0)

2023

✅

Strong upgrade

The Lumix G9 II improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Lumix S1 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the Lumix G9 II

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Stabilisation

Improved — 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
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Burst rate

25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) vs 9fps continuous with AF/AE
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Battery life

680 shots (CIPA) vs ~380 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

4 years newer (2023 vs 2019)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S1	Lumix G9 II
Price	£1,499	£1,499
Released	2019	2023	↑
Sensor	24.2MP full-frame CMOS	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)	5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus	DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 6 stops	8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate	9fps continuous with AF/AE	25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)	↑
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	680 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	898g body only	658g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen	3.2" touchscreen, tilting	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual SD UHS-II

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