Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix S1 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 S1 II
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life~400 shots (CIPA) vs ~310 shots (CIPA)
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Generation1 year newer (2025 vs 2024)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | S1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S9 | S1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,200 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 680g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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