Lumix S5 IIXvs Lumix S9
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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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?
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
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 S5 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
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 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 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 with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports | ||
| Street |
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