Lumix G9vs Lumix S5 IIX
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Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): 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
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
- 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
Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — |
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