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S5 II vs S9
Quick take: The S9 is the most affordable; only the S5 II 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?
S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
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 | S5 IILumix · 2023 | S9Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £999Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA)Best | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g (body only) | 403g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | 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 |
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
S5 II
S9
Portrait
8.2/10
7.3/10
Street
6.3/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
7.0/10
Documentary
7.9/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.9/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.5/10
6.3/10
Food
7.5/10
7.6/10
Macro
8.1/10
8.1/10
Architecture
7.2/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
7.3/10
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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