Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix GH7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The GH7 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Lumix S9 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the GH7
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) vs 30fps electronic
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Battery life~370 shots (CIPA) vs ~310 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (25MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | GH7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Street | -1.5 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S9 | GH7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,700 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 535g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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