GH5vs Lumix S9
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): 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.
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
GH5 (2017)
- 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
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 s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the gh5 is the most affordable; only the gh5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH5 (2017) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| 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 | Contrast-detect 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 electronic |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 725g (with battery and card) | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH5 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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