Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix GH5

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299

2024

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH5

£699 (-£600)

2017

✅

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 GH5

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S9	GH5
Price	£1,299	£699
Released	2024	2017	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)
Burst Rate	30fps electronic	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	↓
Battery Life	~310 shots (CIPA)	~410 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	413g (with battery)	725g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None — rear screen only	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount	Leica L mount	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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