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GH5 vs S9
Quick take: The S9 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the GH5 is the most affordable; only the GH5 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?
GH5 — Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting: The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
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
GH5 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
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 | GH5Lumix · 2017 | S9Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £352 usedBest | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA)Best | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 646g (body only) | 403g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | 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
GH5
S9
Portrait
5.4/10
7.3/10
Street
5.0/10
6.9/10
Travel
4.9/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
4.5/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
7.0/10
Documentary
5.6/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
6.1/10
6.4/10
Landscape
4.9/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
6.7/10
Casual
3.9/10
6.3/10
Food
5.9/10
7.6/10
Macro
7.1/10
8.1/10
Architecture
4.9/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
7.6/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
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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