Lumix S9vs Nikon D7500
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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