Lumix S9vs Z5 II
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Lumix S9 (2024)
From £1299
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible 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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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