Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S1→Lumix Lumix S9

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S1

£1499

2019

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299 (-£200)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Lumix S1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Lumix S9

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S1	Lumix S9
Price	£1,499	£1,299
Released	2019	2024	↑
Sensor	24.2MP full-frame CMOS	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 6 stops	IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate	9fps continuous with AF/AE	30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	898g body only	413g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available	None — rear screen only
Screen	3.2" touchscreen, tilting	3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)
Mount	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)	Leica L mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-II slot

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