Lumix G9 IIvs Lumix S9
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
From £1299
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 II (2023) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,299 |
| 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 (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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