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G9 II vs S5 IIX
Quick take: The G9 II has the highest resolution at 25MP; the G9 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Lumix
S5 IIX 2023
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
£1599
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
G9 II — Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters: Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
S5 IIX — Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount: The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
G9 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
S5 IIX (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | G9 IILumix · 2023 | S5 IIXLumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399Best | £1,599 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)Best | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA)Best | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only)Best | 740g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| 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 with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
G9 II
S5 IIX
Portrait
7.4/10
8.2/10
Street
6.3/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.5/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
8.2/10
Documentary
7.6/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
8.0/10
Landscape
6.2/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
8.6/10
7.9/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.4/10
Food
7.3/10
7.5/10
Macro
8.4/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.5/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
7.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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