Lumix S1Rvs Lumix S9

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) Starting from £2499 new Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R
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Lumix Lumix S9 Lumix Lumix S9 (2024) Starting from £1299 new Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers View Lumix S9

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

Lumix S1R (2019)

  • Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
  • Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
  • Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
  • Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative

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 s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1R (2019)Lumix S9 (2024)
Price £2,499 £1,299
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA) ~310 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 413g (with battery)
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available None — rear screen only
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Leica L mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre Lumix S1RLumix S9
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Street
4.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
4.0
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