Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix Lumix GH5 II

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299

2024

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix GH5 II

£899 (-£400)

2021

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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 Lumix GH5 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S9	Lumix GH5 II
Price	£1,299	£899
Released	2024	2021	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p	4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition	225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	30fps electronic	12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)	↓
Battery Life	~310 shots (CIPA)	900 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	413g (with battery)	727g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None — rear screen only	EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount	Leica L mount	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	2× SD UHS-II

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