Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix GH4

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299

2024

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH4

£349 (-£950)

2014

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Lumix S9. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GH4

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S9	GH4
Price	£1,299	£349
Released	2024	2014	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	16MP	↓
Video	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops	None (no body IBIS)
Burst Rate	30fps electronic	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	↓
Battery Life	~310 shots (CIPA)	~500 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	413g (with battery)	560g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None — rear screen only	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Leica L mount	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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