Lumix G9 IIvs Lumix S1
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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VS
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
From £1499
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
Who should buy what
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Lumix S1 (2019)
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 II (2023) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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