Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix Lumix S1R
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 Lumix S1R
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Resolution47MP vs 24MP (+23MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life~360 shots (CIPA) vs ~310 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | Lumix S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Street | -5.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S9 | Lumix S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 898g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Leica L mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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