Lumix GH6vs Lumix S9
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Lumix S9 (2024)
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Which should you buy?
Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
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 GH6 (2022)
- Video creators and documentary filmmakers who want a capable MFT video body
- GH5 II owners upgrading to 25MP and 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
- Content creators who need versatile video specs at a reasonable price
- Filmmakers who want a lightweight, capable video camera with a large lens ecosystem
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 gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH6 (2022) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 739g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 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 GH6 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports | — |
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