Lumix
S9 2024
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
£999
new today at Wex Photo Video
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S9 vs Zf
Quick take: The Zf has the highest resolution at 24MP; the S9 is the most affordable; only the Zf is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S9 — Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers: The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
Zf — Street & Travel Photography: Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
S9 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Zf (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S9Lumix · 2024 | ZfNikon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999Best | £2,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronicBest | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 403g (body only)Best | 630g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
S9
Zf
Portrait
7.3/10
8.4/10
Street
6.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
8.1/10
Vlogging & Video
7.0/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
7.3/10
Documentary
6.9/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
8.2/10
Landscape
6.5/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
8.3/10
Casual
6.3/10
5.4/10
Food
7.6/10
7.7/10
Macro
8.1/10
7.3/10
Architecture
7.1/10
7.3/10
Astrophotography
7.6/10
7.4/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
4.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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