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G9 II vs S9
Quick take: The G9 II has the highest resolution at 25MP; the S9 is the most affordable; only the G9 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 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
S9 2024
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
£999
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.
S9 — Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers: The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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
S9 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | G9 IILumix · 2023 | S9Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £999Best |
| 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 | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid 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 electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA)Best | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 403g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating 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 |
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
S9
Portrait
7.4/10
7.3/10
Street
6.3/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
7.3/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
7.0/10
Documentary
7.6/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.2/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
8.6/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.5/10
6.3/10
Food
7.3/10
7.6/10
Macro
8.4/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.5/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
7.6/10
Fun & simple
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4.2/10
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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