Lumix S9vs Z30
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?
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £479 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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