Lumix S9vs Z50 II
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £899 |
| 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/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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