Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix Lumix GH6

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299

2024

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix GH6

£1199 (-£100)

2022

✅

Strong upgrade

The Lumix GH6 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Lumix S9 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the Lumix GH6

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S9	Lumix GH6
Price	£1,299	£1,199
Released	2024	2022	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p	5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition	Contrast-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops	7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	30fps electronic	14fps	↓
Battery Life	~310 shots (CIPA)	560 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	413g (with battery)	739g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None — rear screen only	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
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	Dual SD UHS-II

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